"Good scheme!" agreed Hungry. "And you say your pilot is at work repairing the damage to the machine?"
"He claimed that he would be able to repair it in an hour. He will wait for me at the spot I described to you. I rely upon him!"
"And then we'll be off! There's a market for the plans?"
"I should say there is!" declared The Rat. "Three different governments are dickering for them right now! We'll make our pile on this!"
"When is this officer expected to arrive?"
"Any minute now. He's late, as it is. Now, don't give yourself away! Just stick close to me and remember the arrangements!"
Jimmie tugged at Ned's sleeve. Turning away from the opening, the boys returned quickly toward the room in which they had been placed for rest and safe keeping. Ned easily found the lever to operate their secret door and the lads passed again into the chamber.
As Jack closed the door with the short length of wire, Jimmie said:
"Well, you see, boys, I'm a dead one! Won't The Rat be shocked?"