CHAPTER XVIII

WHIZZING ALONG His test of the plane completed, Ted Scott hurried to the office of Rockridge where he found that worthy pacing the floor in a state of considerable agitation. His face lighted up as he saw Ted, and he came forward eagerly to greet him. “Thank heaven you’re here!” he exclaimed. “I’ve been on tenterhooks for fear you wouldn’t get here.” “Well, I’ve turned up, you see,” smiled Ted, “and everything is ready to the last notch. I’m figuring on starting at dawn tomorrow.” “Good!” said Rockridge with great …