"
"Yes, you are, too," said Bob. "I know you. But there's no use getting
hot about it. Here comes Dad now," he added, as a familiar footstep
sounded in the hall. "Let's get at those maps and guides and we'll
dope this out together."
For several hours the discussion continued. For months the boys had
been making their plans, going over routes, selecting landing fields,
etc. Now that Mr. Temple had decided to accompany them, they laid
their plans before him. He nodded, well satisfied in the main, but
making a few pointed suggestions of value.
"And with the radiophone that we carry on the airplane," said Frank,
"we can be in touch with Tom at this end and Jack out in New Mexico
all the way. That all-metal body of the plane makes a fine ground,
better than hanging wires possibly could. And with that new detector
Bob and I have worked out, I'll bet we can hear all the way."
"Sure," said Bob, getting up and stretching, "Well, come on, Frank.
Let's turn in. It's near midnight. I for one need a good night's
sleep. And I hope there'll be no trouble to disturb us tonight."
Alas, poor Bob could not foresee what calamity the night held in
store.
CHAPTER VI
A THIEF IN THE NIGHT
"Wake up, Bob, you old sleepyhead.
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