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David gave a great kick with his left foot to make sure it wasn't touching anything. Certainly it touched nothing, but he felt the air stream swiftly by him. Then he kicked with his right foot, and the same thing happened.
‘I do believe I'm flying,' said he aloud. ‘Now there's a hedge coming. If I am really remembering how to fly, and if I kick downwards, I shall get over it.'