People traveled hundreds of miles to Readestown for a look at the great Steam Man, the wonder of the age.
Scientists and explorers were continually besieging Frank, and the young inventor was quite worn out with the importunities of many when the day set for starting came.
At length the day came.
The Steam Man was placed aboard a special car and shipped to New Orleans direct.
Here Mr. Buckden had seen to the chartering of a steamer, aboard which the travelers went.
A tremendous crowd were at the wharf to cheer the voyagers.
It was a great day for New Orleans.
But at length the steamer’s bell rung for starting.
Frank shook hands warmly with Mr. Buckden.
“I feel sure that you will rescue my son,” declared the agonized father. “Heaven will aid you.”