Tom Swift in the Caves of Ice
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Chapter I. Eradicate in an Airship
"Well, Massa Tom, am yo‘ gwine out in yo‘ flyin‘ machine ag‘in to- day?"
"Yes, Rad, I think I will take a little flight. Perhaps I‘ll go over to Waterford, and call on Mr. Damon. I haven‘t seen very much of him, since we got back from our hunt after the diamond-makers."
"Take a run clear ober t‘ Waterfield; eh, Massa Tom?"
"Yes, Rad. Now, if you‘ll help me, I‘ll get out the Butterfly, and see what trim she‘s in for a speedy flight."
Tom Swift, the young inventor, aided by Eradicate Sampson, the colored helper of the Swift household, walked over toward a small shed.
A few minutes later the two had rolled into view, on its three bicycle wheels, a trim little monoplane--one of the speediest craft of the air that had ever skimmed along beneath the clouds. It was built to carry two, and had a very powerful motor.
"I guess it will work all right," remarked the young inventor, for Torn Swift had not only built th
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