"Yes, I had to let Rad play detective. Not that he can do
anything--he's too old. But it keeps him and Koku from
quarreling all the while. I've got to be pretty careful
about that shop. It's got a secret in it that--Well, the
less said about it the better."
"You're getting my curiosity aroused, Tom," remarked Ned.
"It'll have to go unsatisfied for a while. Wait a bit and
I'll give you a ride. I've got to go over to Sackett on
business, and if you're going that way I'll take you."
"What in?"
"The Hawk."
"That's me!" cried Ned. "I haven't been in an aircraft for
some time."
"Tell Miles to run her out," requested Tom. "I've got to
go in and say hello to dad a minute, and then I'll be with
you."
"Seems like something was in the wind, Tom--big doings?"
hinted Ned.
"Yes, maybe there is. It all depends on how she turns out"
"You might be speaking of the Hawk or--Mary Nestor!" said
Ned, with a sidelong look at his chum.
"As it happens, it's neither one," said Tom, and then he
hastened away, to return shortly and guide his fleet little
airship, the Hawk, on her aerial journey.
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