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ck, as he greeted his father at the family mansion in Hamilton Corners. "Fine, my boy! There's no use asking how YOU are, I can see you are fine!" "Did Vardon and Jack get here? Have they started work?" Dick wanted to know. "Yes, I did just as you asked me to in your letter. I let them have the run of the place, and they've been busy ever since they came. I hope you are successful, Dick, but, I have my doubts." "I'll show you!" cried the cadet enthusiastically. CHAPTER IX UNCLE EZRA'S VISIT Dick and his father had much to talk about concerning the airship. Dick explained his plans, and described the new stabilizer. "Well, now that you have explained it to me, I don't see but what it may be possible," said Mr. Hamilton, after carefully considering the matter. "It isn't so much the expense, since you have your own fortune, but, of course, there is the element of danger to be considered." "Well, there's danger in anything," agreed Dick. "But I think I have a lucky streak in me,--after the way we came out of that pig-pen accident," and he laughed. "Yes, you were fortunate," conceded Mr. Hamilton. "But, don't take too many risks, my son. Go in and win, if you can, but don't be rash. I am still from Missouri, and you've got to show me. Now I've got a lot of business to attend to, and so I'll have to leave you to your own devices. You say Paul and Innis are coming on?" "Yes, they'll be here in a few days and stay until the airship is completed. Then they'll fly with me." "Anybody else going?" "Yes, Larry Dexter--you remember him?" "Oh, sure! The young reporter." "And I think I'll take Mr. Vardon along. We may need his help in an emergency." "A good idea. Well, I wish you luck!" A large barn on the Hamilton property had been set aside for the use of the aviator and his men, for he had engaged several more besides Jack Butt to hurry along the work on Dick's new aircraft. The order had been placed for the motor, and that, it was promised, would be ready in time. Dick, having had lunch, went out to see how his airship was progressing. Grit raced here and there, glad to be back home again, though he would probably miss the many horses and grooms at Kentfield. For Grit loved to be around the stables, and the hostlers made much of him. "How are you coming on?" asked the young millionaire, as he surveyed the framework of the big craft that, he hoped, would carry him acro
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