Bob grinned all over his face.
"It was mighty good of them just the same," he said. "I suppose they wanted to read to me or talk to me or something."
"'Or something' is right," murmured Frank to Sammy as he nudged his knee under the table.
"You're right there!" responded Sammy in the same low tone.
Of course there was much to tell Mr. Bouncer about the events of the day. He was greatly startled when he learned of Bob's narrow escape from drowning, and very hearty in his gratitude to the boys for the way they had kept their heads and saved their chum.
"Many boys much older than you would have been completely rattled," he said warmly. "I can't thank you boys enough for what you have done and I'll never forget it. I'm sure that Bobby, too, will remember it as long as he lives."
"Sure I will," replied Bob.
"Oh, Bob has already thanked us," responded Sammy.
"Over and over again," added Frank.
"That's right," said the unsuspecting Mr. Bouncer. "And now what is all this I hear about your going out on a ranch?"