"That was it all right," said Jack, as he and Tom landed back of
their own lines.
"Yes, and it couldn't have been hit better. I hope that was the
battery they wanted put out of business."
And it was, for no more shells came from that vicinity of the Hun
positions for a long time. The aeroplane observations had given the
very information needed, and Tom and Jack were congratulated, not
only by their comrades, but by the commanding officer himself, which
counted for a great deal.
CHAPTER XIII
A DARING SCHEME
Tom sat up on his bunk and looked across at Jack, who was just
showing signs of returning consciousness--that is, he was getting
awake. It was the morning after the successful discovery of the
hidden German battery, and since this exploit the two lads had not
been required to go on duty.
"What's the matter?" asked Jack, opening his eyes and looking at his
chum. "Has the mail come in? Any letters?"
"No. I was just thinking," remarked Tom, and though his eyes were
fixed on Jack it was clear that his thoughts were somewhere else.
"Thinking, Tom? That's bad business. Have you seen the doctor?"
"Oh, shut off your gas!" ordered Tom. "You're side slipping. First
you know you'll come down in a tail spin and I'll have to be looking
for a new partner."
"It's as serious as all that, is it?" asked Jack, as he began to
dress. "Well, in that case I withdraw my observation.
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