Tom notified
Jackson, who, in turn, told the guards and watchmen to be on the
lookout for any suspicious strangers, but none was seen in the
vicinity of the Swift works.
"Well, everything seems to be all right, so we'll have the
test," remarked Torn, after a further search of the premises.
"Now, Mr. Damon, if all goes as I hope you will see what my new
machine can do. Strain your ears for a sound, and let me know how
much you hear."
His men helping him, Tom started the new motor which was tried
for the first time attached to the new craft. No flight was to be
made yet, the motor being tested as though on the block, though,
in reality, the craft was ready for instant flight if need be.
Slowly the great propellers began to revolve, and then Tom,
taking his place in the cockpit, turned on more power. The new
craft--Silent Sam--was made fast so it could not progress even
though the propellers revolved at high speed.
"I'm not sending her to the limit," said Tom to his friend, as
the young inventor throttled down the motor. "If I did I'd tear
her loose from the holding blocks.
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