"
"I think it is, a very good one," struck in Jimsy, who now saw what Roy
was driving at.
"Humph! wa'al, if yer a'goin' te talk law I'll jes' tell yer quick thet
this is my land and thet you're all a-trespassing."
"You are not very well up on aerial law, it seems," replied Roy, in an
absolutely unruffled tone.
"Don't know nuthin' 'bout this air-ile law," grumbled the fellow, but
somewhat impressed by Roy's calm, deliberate exterior.
"Well, then, for your information I'll tell you that under the laws of
the country recently enacted aviators are entitled to land in any safe
landing place in times of emergency. If they do any damage they must pay
for it. If not the owner of the land is not entitled to anything for the
temporary use of his place."
"Five dollars or nothing," spoke Jimsy, "and if you try to put us off
you'll get into serious trouble."
"Wa'al, yer a-robbin' me," muttered the man, much impressed by Roy's
oratory, "gimme ther five."
It was quickly forthcoming. The old fellow took it without a word and
shuffled off.
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