Humming-Bird

Humming-Bird a tryout one day, and had then begun to make arrangements for taking it apart and shipping it to Eagle Park.

Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record Victor [pseud.] Appleton

With a wonderful burst of speed the little Humming-Bird overtook one after another of her larger rivals, and passed them.

Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record Victor [pseud.] Appleton

He also began to paint and decorate it, for he wanted to have the Humming-Bird present a neat appearance when she was officially entered in the great race.

Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record Victor [pseud.] Appleton

Those in it hoped that the fire would not break out until you were all asleep, and that the shed and the Humming-Bird would be destroyed before you came to the rescue.

Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record Victor [pseud.] Appleton

As the youth watched, he saw the intruder place the light on a bench, in such a position that the rays fell full upon the Humming-Bird.

Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record Victor [pseud.] Appleton

The next day Tom started to work overhauling the Humming-Bird, and making some changes.

Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record Victor [pseud.] Appleton

The Humming-Bird flew across the course, and a moment later mounted into the air.

Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record Victor [pseud.] Appleton

For several days after the first real trial of his sky racer Tom was busy going over the Humming-Bird, making slight changes here and there.

Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record Victor [pseud.] Appleton

If he could get the Humming-Bird safely out he would not care if the shed did burn, even though it contained many valuable tools and appliances.

Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record Victor [pseud.] Appleton

Humming-Bird taken, but a glance toward the place seemed to show that it was all right.

Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record Victor [pseud.] Appleton