"You are a brick," said Frank; "come and look at our plans, and see if you can make any suggestions."
Later on, when Frank and Jimmy were left alone, Frank said—
"He'll do, Jimmy."
Jimmy said, "Yes," but looked mournful.
"What's the matter, Jimmy?"
"Two are company, but three are none; and you may like him better than me."
Frank's hand descended heavily on his friend's shoulder, and he shook him roughly.
"Don't be a fool, Jimmy," was all that he said, but in spite of the rude speech and the rough action, Jimmy saw a meaning beyond, and was quite satisfied. His face grew bright again, and from that time forward a warm friendship existed between the three boys, and was never broken or disturbed by any twinge of jealousy.