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TOM SWIFT AND HIS SKY RACER
he saw a newly-erected tent. There was a young man standing in the entrance, at the sight of whom the eccentric man murmured:
"Bless my skate-strap! His face looks very familiar!"
The youth disappeared inside the tent suddenly, and, as Mr. Damon came opposite the canvas shelter, he started in surprise.
For, on a strip of muslin which was across the tent, painted in gay colors, were the words:
THE FOGER AEROPLANE
"Bless my elevation rudder!" cried Mr. Damon. "Andy's here at last! I must tell Tom!"