"About the fifteen dollars—or a part of it. I don't think I should need all of it."
"What is it? Another foolish invention?"
"Yes, it is a sort of invention; but it is sure to go—sure to go."
"Let's hear all about it," said Ned.
"Will you lend me the money to try it?"
"How much will it take?"
"Six or eight dollars, I should think."
"Yes; I'll lend you six dollars on it. Or, if it is really a good thing, I'll put in the six dollars as my share, and go partnership."
"Well, then, it's a substitute for a balloon," said Phaeton. "Much cheaper, and safer, and better in every way."
"How does it work?" said Ned.