Wood as Tom
proceeded to make out a check. He gave little thought to the
threat Andy Foger had made, but the time was coming when he was to
remember it well.
CHAPTER III
A TIMELY WARNING
"Well, are you satisfied with your bargain, Tom?" asked Mr. Wood
when the formalities about transferring the ownership of the
motor-boat had been completed.
"Oh, yes, I calculated to pay just what I did."
"I'm glad you're satisfied, for Mr. Hastings told me to be sure
the purchaser was satisfied. Here he comes now. I guess he
wasn't at the auction."
An elderly gentleman was approaching Mr. Wood and Tom. Most of
the throng was dispersing, but the young inventor noticed that
Andy Foger and Sam Snedecker stood to one side, regarding him
closely.
"So you got my boat," remarked the former owner of the craft. "I
hope you will be able to fix it up."
"Oh, I think I shall," answered the new owner of the CARLOPA. "If
I can't, father will help me."
"Yes, you have an advantage there. Are you going to keep the same
name?" and Mr. Hastings seemed quite interested in what answer the
lad would make.
"I think not," replied Tom. "It's a good name, but I want
something that tells more what a fast boat it is, for I'm going to
make some changes that will increase the speed.
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