Fritz explained the workings
of the machine while we were aloft to-day. I am sure I can do it. What is
the second reason?"
"The second reason is that it seems a shabby trick to play on Fritz,
particularly after the way he has treated us."
"So it does," agreed Hal slowly, but, after a pause, he added:
"However, I believe we had better do it. To me it looks like the
survival of the fittest."
For a long time the boys debated this point, but the matter was finally
settled when Hal said:
"Well, if we don't, we are likely to be stuck in Germany until the war is
over; and there is no telling when that will be."
"As long as we are going to do it, then," returned Chester, "the sooner
we start the better."
"Right," replied Hal. "Let's get busy."
"How are we to get the aeroplane out of the shop? You know the door
is locked."
"Yes, but I know something else, too. I noticed it to-day, and wondered
why those men who came after the key didn't take advantage of it."
"What is it?"
"The bolts in the hinges of the door can be lifted out easily, and we can
take the doors off."
"But we must get rid of the two soldiers who keep guard at night."
"We will do that some way, all right."
"Come on, then; let's get started."
Chester opened the door of their room and peered out.
"Coast clear," he announced.
Softly the two boys stole from the room and crept along the hall. They
tip-toed down the stairs, opened the door, and went out with scarcely a
sound.
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