"But she'll tell Marg."
"What of it."
"Marg'll tell Momsy and she'll worry her head off."
"Well, there's no use crying over what can't be helped. There's Bart now. Will you ask him to change the time or shall I arrange with Taffy?"
"I will."
CHAPTER VIII
FRED'S REWARD
No sooner had Fred spoken than he started toward his rival.
By this time, a score or more boys were in sight and as they saw Fred heading for Bart, they hastened their steps, keeping their eyes on both.
Bart Montgomery had also seen the boy he hated coming toward him and, though he wondered what could be the reason, pretended not to notice him, and it was not until Fred hailed him, with an "I say, Bart, just a moment," that he looked in his direction.