Ned nodded that he had heard of young Jesson, who had had so much to do with the Boy Inventors’ work.
“And after we have gone over the plans together we can tell you just what we think of it. Suppose that the idea appears to be possible to work out, what would your plans be?”
“That we each take an equal chance in the profits that may come from it,” replied Ned in quick, certain tones that showed he had thought the matter out all clearly in his own mind.
“Well, that would come later. You would be clearly entitled to more than a third share, for the invention practically belongs to you.”
“Yes, but I have no capital to put into its manufacture. My idea was that you would build the craft, with me to help, for I know my uncle’s ideas in regard to the craft backward, almost.”
Jack smiled.
“I see you have every detail figured out.”
“If you knew how much I have thought of it!” exclaimed Ned.
“I can well imagine that. Well, Ned, I can promise you one thing—if the invention offers any possibility of success we will undertake it. We have nothing on hand just now and this is surely a big idea you have brought us.”
“I believe in it,” declared the boy fervently.