“And maybe we won’t be glad!” exclaimed Bob.
“Can you go with us, Mr. Masterly?” asked Jerry.
“Yes, if Mr. Axtell says so.”
“That’s all right,” put in Mr. Axtell, entering the tent. “Go ahead, Masterly. Airship captains ought to help each other out, just as sea captains do. I’m glad my man can be of service to you, Mr. Glassford.”
“Now to get rid of that injunction,” said the lawyer, as the party, accompanied by Mr. Masterly, left the tent.
[CHAPTER XXIII]
THE STOLEN LEVER
The court proceedings, once Masterly had made his affidavit, in which he affirmed that the plans of the Comet belonged solely to Mr. Glassford, did not take long. The judge, after hearing Mr. Morton present his case, inquired whether there was anything to be said on the other side. But the lawyer whom Hoswell had hired, with money Noddy supplied, though notified to appear for his client, did not do so. Probably Hoswell knew how the case would go, and dropped it.
“I will vacate this injunction,” announced the officer of the court.