Around The World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne Chapter 4 Page 9

mechanically to the carpet-bag, with its enormous treasure.

Just as the train was whirling through Sydenham, Passepartout suddenly uttered a cry of despair.

“What's the matter?” asked Mr. Fogg.

“Alas! In my hurry — I — I forgot — ”

“What?”

“To turn off the gas in my room!”

“Very well, young man,” returned Mr. Fogg, coolly; “it will burn — at your expense.”