The meeting with the gardener had discouraged the two boys. After talking it over, they decided to abandon looking for work that day.
“We have one job lined up at any rate,” Dan declared. “That will keep the Cubs busy and provide a little money.”
On the following day, the boys of Den 2 joined forces to clear away the weeds and dry grass at the Wilkinson estate. So well did they do the work, that the owner engaged them to clean another larger area for him.
By the end of the day, the Cubs had netted enough to buy the materials for their costumes.
All that week Dan spent as much time as he could on the archery range near his home. He and Midge practiced too at the Holloway home, with Mr. Holloway offering expert instruction.
“You’ve improved remarkably,” the Den Dad praised Dan. “Just don’t get excited Saturday, and you may yet win the role of Robin Hood.”
On Saturday, not only the Cubs of both dens but the parents as well, gathered to witness the shooting contest.
Mr. Holloway had brought along his movie camera and planned to record the match.
“We’ll run the contest off as much as possible as it was done at Nottingham Town,” Mr. Hatfield announced. “However, the winner shall have the role of Robin Hood.”
“Review the scene for us, please,” Midge requested the Cub leader.