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But I think I'm on the right
track with the muffler and the cutting down of the noise of the
explosions in the cylinders. I'm working both ends, you see--
making a motor that doesn't cause as much racket as those now in
use, and also providing means to take care of the noise that is
made. It isn't possible to make a completely silent motor of an
explosive gas type. The only thing that can be done is to kill
the noise after it is made."
"What about the propeller blades?"
"Oh, they aren't giving me any trouble. The noise they make
can't be heard a hundred feet in the air, but I am also working
on improvements to the blades. Take it altogether, I'll have an
almost silent aeroplane if my plans come out all right."
"Have you said anything to the government yet?"
"No; I want to have it pretty well perfected before I do.
Besides, I don't want any publicity about it until I'm ready. If
these Universal people are after me I'll fool 'em."
"That's right, Tom! Well, I must go. Another week of this
Liberty Bond campaign!"
"I suppose you'll be glad when it's over.


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