“Lots of engines,” he finished, defensively, “don't run any faster than that.”
“How much have you actually used this thing?” asked Kemble, coming back to Bill's own.
“On the bench. But we've tried it out pretty well,” answered Bill. He produced his cards.
Kemble studied them.
“And it starts cold!” said Bill.
“Is that so?” Kemble looked up quickly at Bill, for the first time appearing to be really interested.
“Yep!” he said, triumphantly.
Since they thought this a very important point, Tommy asked the lawyer, “Could we get a patent on that?”
“Yes, if it's new,” answered Kemble.
“Sure it's new. There isn't any other in the market,” said Bill.