“I’m sprucing up for the credit of the Hall,” retorted the young major. “And you must do the same.”
When they went down to the barn, Peleg Snuggers had the horse and buggy ready for them, and the utility man told them of the road to take to get to Point View Lodge.
“Mr. Ford is a swell gent,” said Peleg Snuggers. “Ain’t no more swell gent in these parts.”
“Any danger of his bursting?” queried Andy.
“Is he a land swell or a sea swell?” questioned Pepper.
“You young gents know wot I mean,” answered the utility man. “He’s rich—got millions.”
“Phew!” murmured Jack. “Boys, we’ll have to put on swell airs!”
“Peleg, won’t you lend me a diamond for my shirt front?” asked Andy.
“Ain’t got no diamond.”
“Maybe you’ll lend us a gold watch,” suggested Jack.