“Maybe you wouldn’t mind roast beef, corned beef and cheese sandwiches,” suggested Bob.
“Don’t make fun of him,” spoke Jerry in a low voice.
“I’m not,” replied Chunky. “I’ve got some here.”
He fumbled in a side locker of the boat and drew out a bulky package. Then he put his hand in again and brought forth a bottle of ginger ale.
“Where in the world did you get that stuff?” asked Ned.
“I saved it from the dinner at Mr. Dudley’s,” answered Bob.
“Well, you are the limit!” exclaimed Jerry, while Ned joined in the laugh at Chunky.
“Here you go,” said Bob to the tramp, extending some of the food and a bottle of ginger ale. “It will last until you can get something more.”
“You are too generous,” spoke the tramp, but though his tone was bantering as his previous speech had been, the boys could see he was in earnest.