In the few minutes he had had, Roy had found time briefly to explain how he and his sister had changed garments.
“Well, I guess that settles that question,” cried Jimsy triumphantly, as a mighty shout went up.
“It certainly does,” said one of the officials. “Where is that young scamp? Officer, find the young man who made that accusation and bring him here to explain himself.”
But the disgruntled Fanning had dived off into the crowd the instant he saw into what a tremendous blunder he had fallen. And although a strict search was made for him he was not to be found.
CHAPTER XXI.
THE PHANTOM AIRSHIP.
In the midst of the hum and excitement and the crossfire of questions which immediately followed, there occurred a startling interruption. From the further side of the grounds there arose a cry, which swelled in volume as it advanced.
“Fire! One of the hangars is on fire!”
The group immediately broke up and orders and commands flew thick and fast. In the midst of the excitement Roy and his chums found an opportunity to slip away.