first he took it for the droning and humming of the aeroplane motor, as
he had a hazy notion, and a sort of dream, that he was in his craft.

Then, with a start, he realized what it was--the burglar alarm.

"Some one's in the shed!" he gasped.

Out of bed he leaped, drawing on his trousers and coat, and putting on a
pair of slippers, with speed worthy of a fireman. He grabbed up a
revolver and rushed from his room, pounding on the door of Mr. Jackson's
apartment in passing.

"Some one in the shed, after the Humming-Bird!" shouted Tom. "Get a gun,
and come down!"




Chapter Eleven

Tom Is Hurt


As Tom passed down the hall on his way to the side door, from which he
could more quickly reach the aeroplane shed, he saw his father coming
from his room.

"What's the matter? What is it?" asked Mr. Swift, and alarm showed on
his pale face.