Air Service Boys over the Atlantic; Or, The Longest Flight on Record

the spot where the two Huns were hiding behind the tree-trunks, and c

ooping down upon the scene from another direction. Jack kept on th

cowering, tearing up the ground with a storm of bullets as though it

xed. "We've got to drop down and go it

place!" announced the

ck! get b

ng along for a short distance, came to a stand. Meanwhile, both young

been seen. Of course, the Huns must already know of their landing and would be ready to defend themselves, if

dn't we, Tom?" panted Jack presently, as a shot was heard and

'll look after the ri

n their lives may depend upon their ability to defend themselves, and

e of disgust; for he had really hoped to h

ding figures, but without much hope of striking either of them. Still, they had

ed by his comrade. "I can see the opening where he must have struck. The Hun flier didn't bot

ng familiar about his looks. Yes, we've met that pilot before, Tom. It's Li

occurred had been noted by him as he sat, waiting for anything that might happen; and the

to us," continued Ja

ed to be more cautious. "There may be other Huns prowling ar

hey reached the pilot

ted. My observer was wounded in the arm, but went for help. As for me, save for a few scratches, I made the fall in great luck. But I'm still cripp

ined a name for daring second to none. Early in his service he had won a reputation, and was already a

ng attraction between the three. Lieutenant Beverly was one of fortune's favorites in s

the service, since it offered his venture-venturesome, almost reckless, spirit a chance for action. He

l with a fractured bone in his left leg; and even when discharged as cured he really should not have ret

rked. "They've made up their minds to get you, Lieutenant, and when a Hu

out? Chances are we'll be through the mess before they ever get it in fighting trim again. Yes, I'll go along, boys, if you'll

led Jack, at which the intrepid

for a fact, fellows," he remarked, with the same amazing confiden

ing no further heed to the mass of damaged engine, crumpled wood, bent

spring up, though they had reason to believe the Hu

ymond," remarked the lieutenant, with a broad grin, as he saw how his

; "but I heard of you through his sister. Nellie said you were the hardest patien

I think I improved more under her care than

bashed answer. "I've known Nellie for some time, and th

d that I knew you well, and liked you in the bargain. I kept talking Tom Raymond a full streak just

ch a smooth bit of ground ahead," Tom hastened to remark, thou

r a last quick look around. "No H

of ground beyond, over which the plane rolled decently until the pilot switched his lever and they s

ut of sight. Again they were spinning throu

d out Jack, and the pil

ere were evidences of bustle, with planes coming and going all the while. Couriers could be seen on horses or motorcycles

. Many knew that Tom and his chum had made their ascent without a third passenger, and the

swooped down upon them

lined to be jocular, a

f questions, as well as

which he h

matter how they try, B

shoulder. "Makes an even dozen for you I understand. Planes may come and planes may go but you go on forever. Wel

"because there were some Huns on the way

t was a way Lieutenant Beverly had of looking at him curiously, a

ad left the bevy of pilots and mechanics behind and were heading toward their quarter

ut this accidental meeting may develop into something worth while;

ds Jack began to sho

aimed eagerly, "you ought to understand that we've a

angerous enterprise that if successful, will be sure to win the crew of

" said Tom. "Suppose you explain what it is, and then

ts exactly,"

is ever being able to run across two more promising candidates for the honor of sharing his secret than

single living man. Then later on you can decide if you care to accept the risk for the sa