“Oh, we’re not looking for anything,” said Frank quickly.
Inspector Burton smiled tolerantly.
“My dear boy, I know very well you aren’t. But what I am about to propose may please you, after
all. Have you ever been to Washington, the national capital?”
“No, sir. None of us have.”
“Well, wouldn’t you like to shake hands with the President? And wouldn’t it be nice to have the Chief of the Secret Service thank you personally for what help you have done?”
The eyes of all three chums shone. The unexpected proposal left them speechless. Mr. Temple spoke for them.
“That would be fine, Inspector,” he said. “You’ve knocked the wind out of the boys. They’ll tell you what they think of your plan as soon as they recover.”
“Boy, oh, boy, I guess that wouldn’t be scrumptious,” said Jack.
“Something more to tell the fellows at Harrington Hall when school reopens,” said Frank.