"
The time was approaching for the big aviation meet. Tom's craft was in
readiness, and had been given several other trials, developing more
speed each time. Additional locks were put on the doors of the shed, and
more burglar-alarm wires were strung, so that it was almost a physical
impossibility to get into the Humming-Bird's "nest" without arousing
some one in the Swift household.
"And if they do, I guess we'll be ready for them," said Tom grimly. He
had been unable to find out who it was that had attempted once before to
damage the monoplane, but he suspected it was the ill-favored man who
was working with Andy.
As for Mr. Swift, at times he seemed quite well, and again he required
the services of a physician.
"You will have to be very careful of your father, Tom," said Dr. Gladby.
"Any sudden shock or excitement may aggravate his malady, and in that
case a serious operation will be necessary."
"Oh, we'll take good care of him," said the lad; but he could not help
worrying, though he tried not to let his father see the strain which he
was under.
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