“And borrow the horse and sled to take him back to school,” said Sparrow.
But it was not quite so bad as that, though after they started back the other boys had to moderate their gait in order not to leave Pee Wee too far behind.
“Hurry up, Pee Wee,” admonished Skeets. “You’re slow as molasses.”
“Slow as maple syrup when it’s cooling,” amended Sparrow.
“Well, fellows, this has sure been a bully trip,” remarked Shiner, summing up the sentiments of all.
“This is the end of a perfect day,” Fred chanted gayly, lifting up his voice in song.
CHAPTER XXI
THE FIRST GAME
Notwithstanding Fred’s jubilant song, the day was not yet ended.
As the boys approached the school, they saw a figure in the road a little way ahead that seemed familiar to them. They quickened their pace, quickly overtaking Dago Joe.
“Hello, Joe,” came from many voices at once.