Young Tucker had nearly reached the base of the pole, when once more he missed his footing.
Billy Conley was just below him, ready to assist, when Teddy landed on him, both going down together.
Teddy uttered a yell that could have been heard more than a block away.
As the two struggled to get up, both Teddy and Billy threatening each other, rapid footsteps were heard approaching them down the street. In a moment they saw the flash of a policeman's shield.
"We're caught!" cried Conley. "Run for it!"
"Halt!" commanded the officer. He was almost upon them now. Phil was still up the pole, where he clung, awaiting the result of the surprise below.
"What does this mean?" demanded the bluecoat.
"It means you are it!" howled Teddy, bolting between the officer's legs, causing the bluecoat to fall flat upon the ground.
"Run! Run!" howled Teddy.
Phil sprang from the pole and all hands made a lively sprint for the car.