Major McCarthy nodded. “Okey” he said, “but I must ask you boys to obtain permission of your parents. Otherwise I won’t do it.”
“That’s a bargain,” said Paul. “If my dad or mother object I’ll tell you the truth.”
“Same here,” chimed in his chum.
“All right then, I’ll see you boys tomorrow.”
Waving their hands to the Major, they took their bicycles and walked off the field.
CHAPTER II
The Meeting
Peddling back to town, their minds were in the clouds. Each one was thinking how wonderful it would be to learn to fly, to be a pilot and fly all over the country, perhaps all over the world. And when they thought of the adventure that was in store for them, their hearts swelled with joy and their pulses missed a couple of beats. Paul, who was riding behind, pulled up alongside of his chum, and asked, “Do you think we ought to tell the boys about it?”