“What sort of prize?” demanded Dan quickly.
“A complete archery set. Practice and tournament targets, bows and arrows—everything. All first class equipment.”
“Sounds okay,” nodded Brad. Thirteen years of age, the Den Chief was also a Boy Scout and very dependable for his years.
“How many organizations will compete?” inquired Midge.
“That’s hard to guess,” the Cub leader replied. “I know several church clubs are entering the contest. Now, I thought if the fellows are interested, we might make it a joint Den 1 and Den 2 project.”
“Swell!” approved Chips Davis. “That way, we’ll have a bigger field from which to draw acting talent.”
“Let’s do it!” approved Midge, while the other boys in Den 2 nodded vigorously.
“Suppose we hear from Den 1,” said Mr. Hatfield.
With the exception of Ross Langdon, all the other boys were in favor of joining forces to try to win the prize. Ross remained noncommittal, thinking it over.
“Now that it’s settled we’re to make the play a joint affair, I’m open to suggestions,” Mr. Hatfield resumed. “Any bang-up ideas?”