The marshal pulled a quarter out of his pocket and handed it to him.
"You'll be a rich man some day," said he. "Now that roll of films belongs to me and that picture is going to be developed before you are an hour older. Can you do the job or shall I look up Marsh?"
"I can do it all right, if there is any picture to develop."
"Very well, go ahead with it and bring it down to my office just as soon as you can. And I'll tell you further, young fellow, if we catch those burglars through your help, you'll get part of the reward."
Hank looked at us a moment with his eyes shining. Then he drew himself up.
"I'm a Scout," said he, "and Scouts are not looking for rewards. 'A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others.' The book says so."
It made us all feel proud to have Hank say that. The marshal gave a surprised whistle.
"If that is the case," said he, laughing, "give me back my quarter."
But Hank wouldn't do that, although Skinny nudged him. I don't suppose you can learn to be a Scout all at once.