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ALBI TROSS and the PILOT

" Why didn't you mention that." Pilot ask Penguin.

" You ask for the nearest land." said Penguin

" That's the trouble with Penguins." said Albi. "They always take things too literally."


The dingy had drifted toward the shore during the night while they were singing the Mikado. The singing had attracted the attention of a friendly fishing boat that was now heading towards them.



"I'd better go." said Penguin. " Before anyone else sees me."

The last Albi and the Pilot saw of Penguin was his Mikado hat floating across the water.

" Just before you're rescued." said Albi. " I don't suppose there is time for just one more song."

" I have a little list from the Mikado." said Pilot, sitting down at the emergency piano.

" What could be better." said Albi.

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