United States or Guinea-Bissau ? Vote for the TOP Country of the Week !
For the charm that he held in his hand was one he had seen before dangling from the watch chain of Addison Berg, the agent for Bentley & Eagert, submarine boat builders, which firm had, as told in "Tom Swift and His Submarine," tried unsuccessfully to secure the gold treasure from the sunken wreck.
"Well, I guess you'll find that the firm of Bentley & Eagert are capable of trying for any prizes that are offered," boasted the agent. "We may be competitors yet." "I don't believe so," replied Mr. Swift "We may," repeated Mr. Berg. "And if we do, please remember that we will show no mercy. Our boats are the best." "And may the best boat win," interjected Mr. Sharp. "That's all we ask.
"Not compete for the prize?" almost shouted the agent for Bentley & Eagert. "Why, the idea! You ought to compete. It is good for the trade. We think we have a very fine craft, and probably we would beat you in the tests, but " "I wouldn't be too sure of that," put in Tom. "You have only seen the outside of our boat. The inside is better yet." "Ah, I have no doubt of that," spoke Mr.
Berg with a peculiar smile; "but, unless I'm very much mistaken, we're going to be rivals." "Rivals? What do you mean?" "I can't tell you now. Perhaps I may later. But if you don't mind, walk a little faster, please. I want to get to a long-distance telephone." "What for?" "I have just overheard something that I wish to communicate to my employers, Bentley & Eagert." "Overheard something?
"I wasn't going to have any one steal the secret of the submarine if I could help it." "Quite right! Quite right!" exclaimed Mr. Berg. "But my purpose was an open one. As you know, Mr. Swift, I represent the firm of Bentley & Eagert, builders of submarine boats and torpedoes.
Of course, if they keep close after us, they can pick us up with their searchlight, for I suppose they carry one." "Yes," admitted the aged inventor, "they have as strong a one as we have. In fact, their ship is second only to this one in speed and power. I know, for Bentley & Eagert showed me some of the plans before they started it, and asked my opinion.
Even if Bentley & Eagert make a try for the treasure we'll have the start of them, and this will be a case of first come, first served. Don't worry, Tom. I'm glad you're going, Mr Damon. Come, I will show you our submarine." As father and son, with their guest, were going to the machine shop, Mr. Sharp met them. He had a letter in his hand. "Good news!" the balloonist cried.
Word Of The Day