“Before I answer I want to ask where you are going and exactly why?”
“To Germany, Austria and China. To schools of Pyrotechny everywhere—to study up the art and find out the secrets of the craft.”
“In order to beat King Pang at his trade and become an American Pyrotechnic King?”
“Undoubtedly! my father is worth his million, he would not let me take a back seat in any profession.”
“For whom or what, Miss Adelaide.”
“For you, and that you are going on such a quest.”
“Are you not the least bit sorry on your own account. Will you not be a trifle lonesome without me to blame, Miss Adelaide?”
“Perhaps, Mr. Bombs, in a way.”
“In what way, Miss Adelaide?”