"And Andy Foger never took them at all," remarked Mary Nestor, when Tom
was telling her about it a few days afterward.
"No. I guess I must apologize to him." Which Tom did, but Andy did not
receive it very graciously, especially as Tom accused him of trying to
destroy the Humming-Bird.
Andy denied this and denied having anything to do with the mysterious
fire, and, as there was no way to prove him guilty, Tom could not
proceed against him. So the matter was dropped.
Mr. Swift continued to improve, and was soon himself again, and able to
resume his inventive work. Tom received several offers to give
exhibition flights at big aero meets, but refused, as he was busy on his
new rifle. Mr. Damon helped him.
Andy Foger made several successful flights in his queer aeroplane, which
turned out to be the product of a German genius who was supplied with
money by Mr. Foger. Andy became very proud, and boasted that he and the
German were going abroad to give flights in Europe.
"I'd be glad if he would," said Tom, when he heard of the plan.
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