This message was sent over the wires with all dispatch. The report spread that the Steam Man was to go upon a tour to Mexico.
At once public interest as usual was aroused.
The exploits of the young inventor and his wonderful Steam Man always claimed widespread attention.
Letters of congratulation, of inquiry, and of request began to pour in. But Frank had little time to give them heed.
He was very busy for some time fitting up the Man.
But on the fourth day after receiving the letter of Senor Ravello the Steam Man, packed securely in sections, was safely placed aboard a special train.
Frank had decided to take the Steam Man as far as Laredo by rail.
Then he would go from thence to Los Pueblos overland.
Nothing of note occurred during the trip to the Mexican frontier. A few days later after having crossed half of the continent the Rio Grande river was crossed, and the Steam Man and our voyagers were in Mexico.
Immediately upon alighting from the train Frank was met by a tall, fine-looking gentleman.