"I suppose not; but I want to pay it. I've got a little money saved up, and the promise of a good job at my profession."
"Where?"
"Here in town. I'll tell you about it later, as I see you're busy," and, before Bert could ask any more questions, the tramp, whose appearance had improved considerably since the brook episode, was lost in the throng.
"That's queer," thought Bert. "I wonder who in this town would want a stenographer and typewriter?"
CHAPTER XIV
A DANGEROUS BLAZE
Somewhat puzzled over the words of the tramp, and vainly seeking a meaning for them, Bert turned to join his companions, who were hauling the engine away.
"Who was that fellow?" asked Vincent, who had noticed the man talking to his chum.
"Oh, a friend I once helped out of a difficulty," was the answer, and
Bert smiled, as he described the brook as a "difficulty."
"What'd he want; more help?"