“I don’t know about that, yet. But I do know about this. Will you sell it?”
Andy was confused; he hesitated, with no definite thought.
“Show Andy how to operate our aeroplane, if it’ll go,” put in Captain Anderson, “and I reckon we can trade.”
Osborne turned to the excited, trembling Andy.
“Is it a go?” he asked with a smile.
“If you can make our aeroplane fly,” answered Andy, his face almost white with joyous emotion, “and’ll teach me how to do it, you can have anything I’ve got.”
[CHAPTER XII]
THE PELICAN MAKES ITS FIRST FLIGHT
Based on his hasty examination of the aeroplane, young Osborne instantly suggested a few improvements or reinforcements. As most of the work yet to be done, such as the attachment of the rudder, landing skis, and wheels, would increase the car so much in size that it could not be taken in and out of the shop, everything was immediately moved out of doors.