“I suppose he went off in that marvelous monoplane of his.”
“But previous to that?”
“I haven’t the remotest idea.”
“He went to the telegraph office as soon as it was open, and sent your father a long message, giving the particulars of your misfortune. Your father, like the good fellow he is, immediately ordered a new machine, which reached you this morning.”
“I am amazed and gratified,” replied Harvey; “the first chance I have I shall apologize to Professor Morgan.”
“Don’t do that.”
“Why not?”
“He will know that you have been idiot enough to suspect him.”
“But, Mr. Pendar, do you know who did destroy my machine?”
“Don’t you?”