The New Citizen of the United States
- After this, Ardan becomes an even bigger celebrity than he was before.
- The Gun Club decides to do a little experiment—they build a hollow projectile and load it with a cat and J.T. Maston's prized squirrel. Ready. Aim. Fire.
- The capsule lands "into the midst of the waves" (22.26). The cat jumps out immediately—it's just a little dizzy—the poor squirrel, however, got devoured during the flight.
- Two days later, Ardan receives a telegram from the President of the United States offering him honorary citizenship. Sweet deal.