"Did you pick up the other also?" asked Brandon.
"No."
"Where did you pick it up?"
"I don't think it necessary to tell you."
"You will have to tell my father."
"That is just what I am willing to do. If you will find out whether your father has lost such a button, and will let me know, I will go and see him about it, and answer any questions he may choose to ask about where I found it."
"It will be just the same if you give it to me."
"Excuse me, Brandon, but I prefer to surrender it to your father."
"That's fair enough, Brandon," said a boy who had listened to this conversation.
"I suppose Dean wants to sell it for old gold," said Brandon insolently.