“Expect an honorary membership from the International Aero Club, my good friend,” he said in parting.
Ben wondered what had become of Dick Farrell. He questioned one of the helpers around the flying machines concerning that individual.
“What, ain’t you heard about Farrell?” asked the man in surprise.
“Not a word—that is, since I came back.”
“He’s gone.”
“Where to?”
“A whole lot of fellows would like to know that—Burr Rollins especially.”
“Then he left rather suddenly?” questioned our hero, curiously.
“He did—for he had to.”
“Tell me what you know.”