“You got the whole gang indirectly,” corrected Mr. Lewis. “Now,” he continued, “you fellows are entitled to a reward. What would you like to have?”
“Nothing,” returned Bob. “It wasn’t worth much. We came out all right and had a lot of fun at that.”
“I won’t have it that way,” rejected Mr. Lewis. “You boys must have a reward for your services, and I’m going to see that you get it. What would you like?”
There was a short silence. Then Joe’s eyes twinkled, and he resolved to venture a bold question.
“Let us go with you on that trip you’re about to take to the wilds of Brazil,” he said quietly.
CHAPTER V
A Worth-while Offer
BOTH Mr. Lewis and Mr. Holton smiled. It was evident that they had not expected this.