Hal smiled.
"Oh, I guess not," he returned.
"You do, eh? Well, you try it and see what happens."
"Come, now, Chester, you know how this thing happened," said Hal. "We didn't do it purposely."
Chester seemed about to make an angry retort; but a moment later a smile broke over his face and he extended a hand to his chum.
"I know you didn't," he replied, "but can't a fellow have a little fun?"
Hal took the hand as he exclaimed:
"You've offended Captain Leroux."
"Well," said Chester, "Captain Leroux has offended me."