“Yes, sir,” replied the boy.
His curious gaze moved from one Cub Scout to another and finally came to rest on the leather pouch which his grandfather held.
“Billy, you have a few matters to explain, I believe.”
The boy grinned at his grandfather.
“Oh, sure,” he admitted, undisturbed. “I’ll tell you whatever you want to know—only first you have to promise not to punish me.”
“You’ll drive no bargain with me, young man. Sit down!”
“Yes, sir,” Billy gulped, collapsing on the steps.
“Before we delve into other matters, there is one question I will ask,” said the colonel severely. “Did you or did you not have anything to do with starting a fire at the Castle?”
CHAPTER 19
A New Cub
The point-blank question did not disconcert Billy Brekenridge.