Pushing back his hood he answered the call. A moment later Stew was climbing to Jack’s side.
“What’s up?” he demanded. “What’s happened, anyway? I thought you’d been killed, and here—”
“You didn’t miss it by much,” Jack broke in. “Now you’re here, let’s forget the talking and get this jet plane into the air.”
“I’m staying here!” Mary declared.
“Oh! Must you?” Deep consternation was registered by Jack’s voice.
“I must.” Her voice was husky. “But not for long. I’ll come with Ted.”
“If he doesn’t beat you to the gun,” said Jack.
“He won’t do that,” Stew broke in. “He told me to hurry. He’s all set, but said he would wait unless he was driven off by the Japs.”
“Not much chance of that,” Mary laughed lightly. “The Jappies are being royally entertained by my friends, and after that—well, you fill in the picture.
“So long!” She was on the rock. “It’s nice having known you.”