Both men looked at him questioningly.
“Well,” answered Mr. Wright with a laugh, “we try a new idea every day. Perhaps yours is the one we are after.”
As the two men heard the sound of a bugle they sprang to their feet.
“Can I help you launch her?” asked Morey anxiously.
Mr. Wright laughed again.
“Why not?” he answered. “If you have ideas about these machines you certainly will beat these clumsy soldiers.”
“Take off your coat, Morey,” remarked the Lieutenant, “and get busy. Then, when we are through, we’ll see about your idea.”