But that ain't saying I can't fly, because I can, and I'll prove it if you lead me to something I can fly with." "I'll lead you--right now.

You can ride that far, can't you ?" Bland Halliday thought he would prefer to walk, which he did, slowly and with much groaning complaint.

Earth and sky were wonderful with the blush of sunrise, but he never gave the miracle a thought.
Nor did Johnny, for that matter.

Johnny was leading Sandy, packed with the repair stuff and a makeshift camp outfit for the aviator.

He had decided, during breakfast, to put Bland Halliday in the niche with the airplane, and leave him there.