He reflected that it was his only chance for life.
He had not the slightest idea as to where it would bring him or where he would come out.
But he kept on just the same.
Up, up he went.
Suddenly it began to grow lighter, and Barney felt a breath of air.
It gave him renewed courage and he went on.
Soon he caught a gleam of daylight far above.
He knew then that he was coming to the open air.
Where he would come out he could not guess.
But the question found speedy answer. In another moment the blue sky was above him, and he was drinking in the sea breeze.