Part 25 (1/2)

In the meanwhile, Mr Swift, if he did not improve any, at least held his own This the doctors said was a sign of hope, and, though Tom was filled with anxiety, he tried to think that fate would be kind to hi there was nothing more he could do, and that the rest depended on the local physicians, and on the nurse

”Und ve vill do our duty!” ponderously exclaio off to dot bird race, Does to you venever dere is anyt'ing to report Go ht heart!”

How Tom wished he could, but it was out of the question The last of the parts of the Hura that he and Mr Da bidden his father a fond farewell, and after arranging with Mr Jackson to send frequent wireless es, Tom and the eccentric man left for the le Park, and Toes from home there until he could set up his own plant He would have two outfits One in the big tent where the Huether, and another on the , or even in the great race itself, there would be no break in the news that was to be flashed through space

Tole Park on tie fro that Mr

Sas fairly co well With happiness in his heart, the young inventor then set about getting the parts of his craft from the station to the park, where he and Mr

Damon, with a trusty machinist whoed that in his absence the wireless operator on the grounds would take anycases and boxes, had safely arrived, and these were soon in the tent which had been assigned to To of the rounds presented a scene of confusion

Work erected, exhibitors were getting their machines in shape, and excited contestants ofabout parts delayed in shi+p lest some of their pet ideas be stolen

Totent, which was a co quarters, for To race was over

”I don't see anything of Andy Foger,” remarked Mr Damon, on the second day of their residence in the park ”There are lots of new entries arriving, but he doesn't seeh,” replied To back until the lasthis e a protest It would be just like him”

”Well, I'll be on the lookout for him Have you heard froe any lanced toward the wireless apparatus which had been set up in the tent At that e co wires ”There's so now!” exclaimed Tom, as he hurried over and clamped the telephone receiver to his ear He listened a moment

”Good news!” he exclaiet well!” and he clicked back congratulations to his father and the others in Shopton

Another day saw the Hu for a tryout of the engine

Mr Daone over to the committee headquarters to consult with Mr Sharp about the steps necessary for Tom to take in case Andy did atte inventor, and on his way back he saw a newly-erected tent There was a young ht of whom the eccentric man murmured:

”Bless my skate-strap! His face looks very familiar!”

The youth disappeared inside the tent suddenly, and, as Mr Damon came opposite the canvas shelter, he started in surprise

For, on a strip of ay colors, were the words:

THE FOGER AEROPLANE

”Bless my elevation rudder!” cried Mr Damon ”Andy's here at last! I must tell Tom!”

Chapter Twenty-Three

The Great Race