Hare laughed.

“I don’t know what I’m going to do if Quick has gone away for good.”

“What do you mean?”

“I counted upon getting a gift from him,” replied Frank.

“Broke, eh?”

“No; I’ve got a little stuff.”

“Then what’s the use of growling?”

“I want work to do.”

“Are you sure you don’t know any of the boys except Mike Quick?”

“I wish I did.”