It got on my nerves for a few
minutes," he added coolly.
"I should think it would," agreed Tom as he speeded up the motor
and sent the ARROW on her homeward way.
The boys and Mr. Swift were much interested in the experiences of
the balloonist and asked him many questions, which he answered
modestly. Several hours passed and late that afternoon the party
approached Shopton.
"Here we are!" exclaimed Mr. Swift, relief in his tones. "Now to
see of what I have been robbed and to get the police after the
scoundrels!"
When the boat was nearing the dock Mr. Sharp, who had been silent
for some time, suddenly turned to Tom and asked:
"Ever invent an airship?"
"No," replied the lad, somewhat surprised. "I never did."
"I have," went on the balloonist. "That is, I've invented part of
it. I'm stuck over some details. Maybe you and I'll finish it
some day. How about it?"
"Maybe," assented Tom, who was occupied just then in making a good
landing. "I am interested in airships, but I never thought I
could build one."
"Easiest thing in the world," went on Mr. Sharp, as if it was an
everyday matter. "You and I will get busy as soon as we clear up
this robbery." He talked as though he had been a friend of the
family for some time, for he had a genial, taking manner.
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