“However,” the detective continued, “they turned from being Master Sleuths, as they termed themselves, to aviation——”
“Airboys!” chuckled Barney.
“Why, yes. That is an apt expression.”
“But we didn’t give up wanting to be detectives, really!” exclaimed Al, earnestly. “We were looking for a way to mix the aviation with the detecting—only we haven’t gotten into either one.”
“Then here’s your chance.” Barney said it very seriously.
“How?”
“Barney has brought me a very baffling case,” Mr. Wright explained. “Unfortunately, I am so deeply involved in another matter that I cannot drop it.”
“But you can give some time to this, you said.” Barney was earnest.
“Not personally. That is, I shan’t be able to investigate in person,” the detective replied. “That is where our three assistants will figure——”
“And be Airboys and Master Sleuths, both at the one time,” Barney interrupted.