Mr. Hatfield nodded and went on: “Mr. Brady represents the trustees of the Christian Church.”
Dan felt a cold lump come into his throat. So his hunch had been right! Old Terry Treuhaft had made trouble about the window.
“I’ve had a most uncomfortable half hour,” Mr. Hatfield resumed. “Mr. Brady has accused our organization of some very dishonorable acts. To put it concisely, he’s threatening to sue for $20,000!”
CHAPTER 5
A THREATENING SUIT
Mr. Hatfield’s blunt announcement electrified the Cubs. For a moment no one spoke and then there was a buzz of excited conversation. Everyone talked at the same time, demanding details.
“I can’t tell you very much,” Mr. Hatfield replied. “Mr. Brady said two of the church trustees came to him this morning, asking that he place their complaint before the Scout organization. The trustees insist that Cub Scouts visited the church grounds Saturday and did a great deal of damage. They demand a settlement of their claim, or they’ll sue.”
“Twenty thousand for a broken window?” Dan demanded. “Why, that’s crazy!”
“Those old trustees are out of their heads!” Red added furiously.
“More than a single window is involved,” Mr. Hatfield informed the Cubs. “Statues were broken, the attorney said, and at least three of the large stained-glass windows.”
“But that’s impossible!” Dan cried.