“Oh, mine were all right until you pulled that last bag of tricks. Well, so long, son, and good luck go with you!”
“And the same to you, Diggs,” said Merry earnestly.
He walked on with Randall, neither speaking. At the door of the barracks they came upon Clancy and Billy Mac, who immediately met them with wide grins.
“Buried the hatchet, you two?” queried Clan.
“I think so,” said Chip. “By the way, I’d like to ask a special favor of you fellows, sight unseen. Will you grant it?”
“Surest thing you know,” returned Clancy.
“Anything you want, old man,” said Billy Mac.
“Well, I’m thinking of proposing Bob for captain in my place, and I want you two fellows to second it. How does it strike you?”
Clancy looked at Randall, and grinned.
“Sure,” he said. “Only I’ll give you a run for your money, Bob, because I’m going after that job myself. I’ll second you, just the same.”