"I won't!" exclaimed Andy. "He outbid me just out of spite, and
I'll get even with him. You see if I don't!"

Tom looked Andy Foger straight in the eyes, but did not answer,
and the red-haired youth turned aside, followed by his crony, and
started toward his automobile.

"I congratulate you on your bargain," said Mr. Wood as Tom
proceeded to make out a check. He gave little thought to the
threat Andy Foger had made, but the time was coming when he was to
remember it well.


CHAPTER III

A TIMELY WARNING

"Well, are you satisfied with your bargain, Tom?" asked Mr. Wood
when the formalities about transferring the ownership of the
motor-boat had been completed.

"Oh, yes, I calculated to pay just what I did."

"I'm glad you're satisfied, for Mr. Hastings told me to be sure
the purchaser was satisfied. Here he comes now. I guess he
wasn't at the auction."

An elderly gentleman was approaching Mr. Wood and Tom. Most of
the throng was dispersing, but the young inventor noticed that
Andy Foger and Sam Snedecker stood to one side, regarding him