"
"Good!" exclaimed the giant, with a cheerful grin. "Koku like
big work--no like sweep. Good for women and Rad, but not for
Koku!"
"He spoke the truth there," remarked Ned Newton, as the giant
stalked down the hall. "I never saw such a strong man. I'm afraid
to shake hands with him, for fear I'll be minus a couple of
fingers in the operation."
"Well, he's disposed of," remarked Tom, as he closed the door.
"And now, Mr. Hardley, I'm at your service, as far as listening
to your proposition is concerned."
"Thank you. I shall endeavor to be brief," remarked the
visitor. "Am I correct in assuming that you have had some
experience in submarine work? I believe Mr. Damon mentioned
something of that sort."
"Submarine work? Bless my hydrometer, I should say so!"
exclaimed the eccentric man. "And not only in submarine, but in
aeroplane! but you don't need any aeroplanes, my dear Mr.
Hardley. It's the submarine end of it that you are interested in,
as far as Tom Swift is concerned. Now go ahead and tell him what
you told me, and how many millions there are in it.
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