"Of all the things that we could meet
up here, an aeroplane! And me just pining away with yearning to see
one in action! Oh! don't I hope it turns out that way, though? Do
you see it yet, boys? When you do, please put me wise, won't you?"
All of them were straining their eyes to make a discovery, and as it
was possible to follow the course of the swiftly circling though as
yet unseen object by listening to the rattle of its engine or
propeller, they kept their attention directed to one particular quarter.
"Oh! I think I can see it now!" cried Bud excitedly.
"Yes, we all do," added Ralph.
They continued to stare up at the moving object, which, as seen in
that uncertain light, looked not unlike a monstrous bat with extended
wings. The sound of the busily working machinery grew louder
constantly. No wonder Bud had been so perplexed when he heard all
this, though more faintly, on the previous night and asked whether
it could be possible to catch the sound of the mills many miles away.
As the three scouts continued to stand there gaping at the dimly seen
flier, a sudden terrific crash and vivid flash almost stunned them.
Indeed, Bud crumpled up and might have fallen to the ground, only
that he came in contact with Hugh and received the support of his
firm footing.
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