There's quite a good-sized reward offered for his arrest--in case he ever does get back on our side of the line." "Mhm-hmh--I--see," said Johnny, in his best, round-eyed judicial manner.
"Yes.

He's a criminal of several sorts, among them the crime of meddling with the government.

He's over there now--where he can do the most harm.
"Y-ess--he's over there--_now_," Johnny agreed guardedly.
"However, I can't send you over after him, I am sorry to say.

It is impossible.

If ever he comes back, though--" "He'd be welcome," Johnny finished with a grin.
"We'd never part with him again," the captain agreed cheerfully.
"Well, that Thunder Bird plane of yours had quite a jolt, from the report.