ON THE WAY TO CEDAR LODGE
The restaurant Gif had in mind was a small affair located on a side street directly behind the railroad station. Leaving their handbaggage at the station in a pile with numerous other bags, and their guns with the station-master, they made their way to this resort. Ordinarily at this time of night the restaurant was doing very little business, but on account of the accident many people had dropped in, so the tables presented a lively appearance.
"We'll have some difficulty in finding seats, I guess," remarked Jack, looking around.
"There are a couple of small tables over in the alcove," came from Spouter. "We might shove them together, and I guess they'll hold us all."
This was done, and after a wait of several minutes a girl came to take their orders.
"What have you got ready?" questioned Gif. "There is no use of our waiting to have anything cooked to order," he continued to his chums.
The girl named over a variety of things, including hot pork and beans, roast beef with potatoes and turnips, and also several kinds of sandwiches and pies, and also tea and coffee.
"Those things will do first rate, I guess," cried Fred. "Me for a dish of pork and beans and a good hot cup of coffee!"
It did not take the cadets long to give their orders, and the girl bustled off to serve them. While the lads were waiting for the things to be brought, Andy happened to glance across the restaurant at the other patrons and suddenly gave a low whistle of surprise.
"Look who's here, will you!" he exclaimed.