Cuttlefish
“Once they heard the distant sound of drop-mines. Tim knew this was unusual—once the subs had got out to sea, they seldom used their engines, as the coal dust was heavy and took up cargo space, and besides, the blowers had to be re-ceramic-coated after they'd done a certain number of hours. The boat would have to be laid up in a safe port, not working, while that happened. And usually, once away from the cities and the coast, the submarines had a peaceful enough time of it.
Usually.
Not this tim...e.
“Looks like we'll be running for the Faroes instead of the Shetlands. They're hunting us hard,” said one of the senior ratings.
Tim had to wonder just why they wanted this submarine so badly. It had to be the woman. But why on earth was she so important? She seemed quite ordinary, if rather bookish. She was a doctor. But not a people-doctor, as some of the crew had found out. “I asked her for something for my chilblains,” said Smitty, the bosun. “She said she might be able to help if I had chemical problems, not medical ones.MoreLess
Usually.
Not this tim...e.
“Looks like we'll be running for the Faroes instead of the Shetlands. They're hunting us hard,” said one of the senior ratings.
Tim had to wonder just why they wanted this submarine so badly. It had to be the woman. But why on earth was she so important? She seemed quite ordinary, if rather bookish. She was a doctor. But not a people-doctor, as some of the crew had found out. “I asked her for something for my chilblains,” said Smitty, the bosun. “She said she might be able to help if I had chemical problems, not medical ones.MoreLess
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