CHAPTER XIX

A BREATH-TAKING MOMENT The hilarity of the two airmen was not shared by Rockridge. He sat glum and silent, biting his nails. “He needs something to divert his mind,” said Ted to Ed. “Suppose you change places with him for a while, and I’ll try to interest him in the instruments.” Ed complied and Rockridge plumped down in the seat that the co-pilot had vacated. “I don’t know how much you’re interested in mechanics, Mr. Rockridge,” said Ted, “but I thought you might like to see how some of these instruments work. The…