The two boys sought the Den 1 Cub, who at the moment was being measured for his sheriff’s costume. His paper route had provided a substantial sum for the purchase of materials which Mrs. Holloway had offered to sew.
Ross, however, could not make up his mind whether he wanted a home-made costume or one he might purchase.
“I think I could make you a very nice outfit,” Mrs. Holloway told the boy.
“I want a jerkin and seagreen hose,” Ross declared. “Also a cap with a feather.”
“Don’t you think we should omit the feather?” Mrs. Holloway suggested. “After all, it won’t do for you to look too much like Robin Hood.”
“Yes, but I want a feather,” Ross argued. “Can’t I have it?”
Before Mrs. Holloway could answer, Brad and Dan came up.
“If the fitting is over, we want to see you a minute,” Brad said to the boy.
“What for?” he demanded suspiciously.
“Oh, you’ll find out,” Brad said.