He would have two outfits. One in the big tent where the
Humming-Bird was to be put together, and another on the machine itself,
so that when in the air, practicing, or even in the great race itself,
there would be no break in the news that was to be flashed through
space.
Tom and Mr. Damon arrived at Eagle Park on time, and Tom's first inquiry
was for a message from home. There was one, Stating that Mr. Swift was
fairly comfortable, and seemed to be doing well. With happiness in his
heart, the young inventor then set about getting the parts of his craft
from the station to the park, where he and Mr. Damon, with a trusty
machinist whom Mr. Sharp had recommended, would assemble it. Tom
arranged that in his absence the wireless operator on the grounds would
take any message that came for him.
The Humming-Bird, in the big cases and boxes, had safely arrived, and
these were soon in the tent which had been assigned to Tom. It was still
several days until the opening of the meet, and the grounds presented a
scene of confusion.
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