"Oh, what rotten stuff!" mocked Elmer, though of course he could not help feeling satisfied with the confidence which his teammates seemed to repose in him.
A short time later they reached the borders of the town, where they divided up in smaller groups, according to where their homes chanced to lie.
"Remember the meeting to-night, boys!" had been the last words of Mr. Garrabrant, and a number who did not belong to the scouts wished they had the nerve to put in an application right away, for they did seem to have such glorious times.
When Elmer parted from his chum, and walked on to his own home, he was nodding and muttering to himself somewhat in this style:
"Yes, perhaps I may have some news for Mark about that blessed old cap before a great while goes by, because I've got my suspicions. But now it's mum as an oyster for me."
CHAPTER V.
BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY.
On the following morning about ten o'clock Elmer was passing along the road a short distance from his house, carrying quite a good-sized package, when he heard his name called from the rear.