“One day more will do no harm,” said Bob, who felt a little compassion for Noddy, unfriendly as the bully had always been.
“All right,” said Jerry, and Ned nodded in assent to the stout boy’s proposal. “We will say nothing for another twenty-four hours, Noddy. Meet us here at this time to-morrow and we will decide what is to be done.”
“I will,” replied Noddy as he hurried away.
“Well, I’m glad that’s over,” remarked Jerry. “I hated to do it, but I felt it ought to be done. Now to go and tell Mr. Slade that Noddy has confessed, and see what’s to be done to-morrow.”
[CHAPTER XXVII.]
NODDY NIXON’S MOVE.
When Mr. Slade had been informed of the outcome of the interview with Noddy, he said the boys had acted with caution and wisely.
“We will see if Noddy intends to settle and pay back the money,” said Ned’s father. “If he does not it is only right that his father should be informed, also the sheriff and Mr. Judson.”
There was nothing to do but to wait until the next day. The three chums spent some time in wondering what Noddy would do. Then Ned exclaimed: