"Tell your friends," Jackson said, "that we're too busy to be bothered now.  We'll soon have this aeroplane fixed, and then we'll give an imitation of men sailing out of this mess.  Lyman knows a friend is here, for he heard my cowboy call.  He will soon come out of his hole, and we'll take him back to Asuncion--just to prevent international complications!" he added with a grin.