“Yes, but look: here’s Mr Allan coming to say that we can’t go,” said West excitedly, for the chief director was approaching and raised his hand to stop them, signing to them directly after to come to his side.
“Looks as if he is going to put a stopper on our patriotism,” growled Ingleborough. “We’ve been reckoning without our host.”
Chapter Nine.
Four-Legged Help.
“Here, you two boys,” cried the director; “I’ve just heard of this wild project. Are you mad, West?”
“I hope not, sir.”
“But, my good lad, I really—I—that is—bless my soul! It’s very brave of you; but I don’t think I ought to let you go.”
“I heard you say, sir, that everyone ought to be ready to devote his life to the defence of the country.”