"Do not worry about that!" the other cut him off. "The American dogs
have met him with a few minor successes of late, and it has gone to
their heads. They will act boldly now, and that is what Admiral Shimoda
wishes. Yes, I am sure that your task force will steam to within easy
flying distance of Truk. When your carrier reaches that point you will
see to it that you take off without creating _any_ suspicion and fly at
once to your destination. When you reach Truk you will be under the
direct orders of Admiral Shimoda. It may be that he will desire that you
return to your carrier for future use. If so, you can safely leave it to
him to arrange matters so that your own force will pick you up as a
pilot who unfortunately has been forced down into the water, and has
floated about in his rubber life raft for a day or two."
"I would rather be sent to China to work there!" the Nazi growled. "I am
sick of these swine Americans, and pretending to be one of them."
"I can sympathize with you there," the Jap purred. "I am sick of living
under their rule, too. But at least I have the chance to travel often
across the border into Mexico. There is a country that we will make
great, once we have conquered the world. The Mexicans are ... But I
wander. Speak to Admiral Shimoda of your wish to go to China. Perhaps he
will agree with you. However, there is other work for you to accomplish
first, before carrying information to Truk."
"Other work?" the Nazi asked sharply.
"Important work," was the instant reply. "And very important work. When
you go to that address in Honolulu you will be given a number of water
flares, so small that you could carry them all in one pocket and the
bulge they made would not be noticed. But they give off a powerful light
that burns for four or five hours."
"Water flares?" gasped the Nazi. "For what use?"
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