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A few moments later they were seated about their dining table , and no happier company could be found in Christendom that day . `` Did anyone note the time that we arrived here ? '' asked Will . `` At 7 o'clock , 45 min. , 20 sec. , August 6 , 19 -- , we located the North Pole , and planted our steel rod as marker thereof , '' replied Professor Gray . `` What is the next thing on the program , Doctor ? '' asked Denison . `` We will immediately set about planting our aluminum flagstaff .