“Oh, a couple of ice cream freezers were delivered to the Cubs,” Dan explained reluctantly. “I thought you might know something about it.”
Pat’s blank expression convinced Dan that he knew nothing of the matter. More than ever, he was sorry he had brought up the subject.
“What are the Cubs doing with ice cream freezers?” Pat demanded, his curiosity aroused. “For that party you’re giving tomorrow night, I bet!”
Dan had not suspected that the other knew of the planned social affair.
“How’d you find out about it?” he asked.
Pat grinned provokingly. “That’s for me to know and you to find out!” he retorted.
Thrusting hands deep into the pockets of his patched jeans, he sauntered off.
CHAPTER 9
STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM
“Keep turning that crank! Do you want the paddles to stick?”
The irate command was directed by Red Suell at Chips who had rested a moment as he cranked one of the big ice cream freezers.