The two boys gazed into each other’s faces with wonder in their eyes.
“Can you beat that?” Jimmie asked. “Was that a bear?”
Again the words of warning came to the ears of the amazed boys:
“Beat it while the going is good!”
“That sounds like Second avenue!” Jimmie ventured.
Frank turned in the direction from whence the sound had seemed to proceed and called out:
“What’s your motto?”
“Be prepared!” was the answer that came back.
“Be prepared for what?” demanded Jimmie.
“To help a friend!” was the answer.