Five Weeks in a Balloon by Jules Verne

An evening of delight -- Joe's culinary performance -- A dissertation on raw meat -- The narrative of James Bruce -- Camping out -- Joe's dreams -- The barometer begins to fall -- The barometer rises again -- Preparations for departure -- The tempest.

The evening was lovely, and our three friends enjoyed it in the cool shade of the mimosas, after a substantial repast, at which the tea and the punch were dealt out with no niggardly hand.