"You are right. You are not only some, but much. What's this I hear about trouble on the lot? Some of the men said they heard there had been an accident, but they guessed it didn't amount to much."
"It was not very serious," said Phil.
"Oh, no; nothing of any consequence," jeered Teddy. "I was struck by lightning, that's all."
"What!"
"Hit by balls of fire—and the big hen laid an egg."
"See here, what are you driving at—"
"And crushed, utterly crushed by my best friend, Phil Forrest.
Now, what do you think of that?"
"Teddy, please hitch your tongue to the roof of your mouth for a moment. Now, Phil, tell me what happened. I get so dizzy when Teddy is talking that I almost imagine I am going to be seasick."
"Pshaw!" growled Teddy.
"We did have a little trouble."