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`` Yes , only much larger . You 'll like it . I only hope my air glider works . '' By putting on speed , Tom was able to reach Shopton before midnight , and there was quite an informal celebration in the Swift homestead over the rescue of the exile . The detective , for whom there was no further need , was paid off , and Mr. Petrofsky was made a member of the household . `` You 'd better stay here until we are ready to start , '' Tom said , `` and then we can keep an eye on you . We need you to show us as nearly as possible where the platinum field is . ''