knew which way to turn for help. This told him that if anything were do

l you know that Randolph has reached the other side, and entered

it like a leech," admitted the other, tryi

ontinued Tom. "While it isn't a pleasant thing to speak of, still some marauding undersea boat m

have done before now," grumbled Jack; and somehow the vague possibility excited him, for his eyes beg

sinking hopes, and just then that was the main thing. So Tom proceeded to picture the scene, having

e feels the shock as a torpedo explodes against the hull of the steamer and knows that in a short time she is doomed to

contempt, "he's a regular coward about the water. And if they do have the hard

e-up, when the test really comes. Just picture him running screaming up and down the deck, and

tedly. "And if I know human nature the chances are

can depend on that, Jack. And now set your teeth as you usually do, and tell me ag

Jack was getting a fresh grip on his sinking courage and hopes. "

ct," Tom observed, "sh

bles? I've just glimpse

in cracking this hard nut I'm up against. But he looks as if he might be bringing us news. Ten to one he's goi

emarked Tom. "But of course th

lication in my own affairs," Jack sighed. "But why couldn't you ta

self for doing such a thing. The lieutenant will have to find

in of regret in his comrade's

unting on that trip all the while, because its darin

ldn't be carried out. For all we know it may be the best thing in the world for us that we're

ning to greet the newcomer, and striving to l

erly, his eyes sparkling with pleasure. "I wanted to

Jack, turning a puzzle

ion concerning my movements during the interim, I chanced to learn that your request had also b

's extended hand which was offered in congratulation. "I suppose you're counting now on getting that lo

er of you could go back on me like that," cried the oth

hung his head and looked gloomy, "have arisen to knock our plans galley

with no red tape or strings tied to the conditions! Why, the track is cleared for the biggest flight on record, and

t you should know the reason. Tom might go along with you, but he absolutely refuses to leave me alon

ering with their plane before they went up on the night raid was mentioned, the flight lieutenant's eyes flashe

isappoint you, and make you look elsewhere for two companions on your trip to Berlin to frighte

me Jack, do yo

, as a dazzling idea suddenly flashed into Beverly's mind. "Business before pleasure, every time with me;

ouble is we haven't so far found a remedy to overcome his long le

draw a long breath. Then something seemed

n, boys. Perhaps there may be a