"
"Yes, I counted on that," Tom explained. "I shall have to work
out that formula, though, and be ready for it. But, on the whole,
I am pretty well satisfied."
"And indeed you may well feel that way," commented the
government official.
The Mars was hauled back into the shed, and the roof slid shut
over the craft. Much yet remained to do on it, but now that Tom
was sure the important item of armament was taken care of, he
could devote his entire time to the finishing touches.
As his plant was working on several other pieces of machinery,
some of it for the United States Government, and some designed
for his own use, Tom found himself obliged to hire several new
hands. An advertisement in a New York newspaper brought a large
number of replies, and for a day or two Tom was kept busy sifting
out the least desirable, and arranging to see those whose answers
showed they knew something of the business requirements.
Meanwhile Lieutenant Marbury remained as Tom's guest, and was
helpful in making suggestions that would enable the young
inventor to meet the government's requirements.
"I'd like, also, to get on the track of those spies who, I am
sure, wish to do you harm," said the lieutenant, "but clues seem
to be scarce around here.
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