Gasolene and storage batteries furnished the power, and there was
plenty in reserve. Dick wanted to take no chances in his prize
flight.
The second day after Uncle Ezra's departure the motor for the
airship arrived.
"Now for a test!" cried Dick, when the machine had been uncrated
and set up on the temporary base. The attachments were made, an
extra pair of trial propellers connected, and the power turned on.
With a roar and a throb, the motor started, and as Mr. Vardon
glanced at the test gages with anxious eyes he cried:
"She does better than we expected, Dick! We can cross the continent
with that engine, and not have to make more than two stops."
"Are you sure?" asked the young millionaire.
"Positive," was the answer.
Further tests confirmed this opinion, and preparations were made to
install the motor in the airship.
It was while this was being done that a servant brought Dick a
message.
"Someone has called to see you," said the man.
"Who is it?"
"He says his name is Lieutenant Larson, formerly of the United
States Army, and he has important information for you."
"Larson!" exclaimed Dick in surprise. "I wonder what he wants of
me?"
"Will you see him?" asked Paul.
"I suppose I had better," said Dick, slowly. "I wonder what he
wants?"
CHAPTER XII
LARSON SEES UNCLE EZRA
Dick Hamilton had not been very friendly with Lieutenant Larson
during the aviation instruction at Kentfield. In fact the young
millionaire did not like the army officer.
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