"And even though we both have been having a nice little party with lots of gun play these last few days," facetiously added Dick.
"One thing about it—Weddigen saved us all the work of digging up this gold out of the Dominion," said Dick, with a whimsical smile.
"And came near blowing us all to kingdom come—would have done it sure as guns but for Fismes here, who saved the day." Jay took the nose of the big pet in his hands and rubbed the dog's forehead while the animal grunted in appreciation.
They discussed Weddigen again and agreed he was just about the toughest customer they had ever encountered. It was a satisfaction to them to know that he had been apprehended, and that they had played a signal part in bringing him to bay.
After a time Jay said:
"Well, it's been a pretty nice summer after all, hasn't it?"
Dick shook his head in emphatic approval. He wouldn't have missed it for all the world, he added.
"And likely to prove a very profitable summer." This came from another voice near at hand.
The Brighton boys turned to greet their captain.