Chapter 15

“Fine business!” he exulted. “He’s within half a mile of us, three-quarters on—perfect! I thought he’d be so far away that I’d have to take photographs to locate him. He hasn’t a single beam on us, either. That bird’s goose is cooked right now, folks, unless every man on watch has his hand right on the controls of a generator and can get into action in less than a quarter of a second! Hang on, people—I’m going to step on the gas!” After making sure that everyone was fastened immovably in his place he strapped himse…