“But you and Red broke the rules. While you may not have intended to disobey, you weren’t careful.”
“Why not go to Mr. Silverton and tell him exactly what happened?” proposed Dan. “If he’s the right sort, he’ll accept our apology and not hold it against anyone.”
“How does that sound to you?” Mr. Holloway asked the two offenders.
“Suits me,” agreed Chips, while Red nodded morosely.
“I’ll have to talk this over with Mr. Hatfield and the other Cubs,” said the Den Dad. “But the idea sounds good to me.”
“It will mean a trip to Mr. Silverton’s office,” said Brad. “Probably it’s too late to see him today.”
“Tomorrow will have to do,” said Mr. Holloway. “Well, we have no right here. Let’s get back where we belong.”
Returning to the Cubs who waited by the creek, the Den Dad explained briefly what had happened.
“Chips and Red are willing to apologize to Mr. Silverton tomorrow,” he said. “I hope that will square matters. Brad, I think it might be well for you and Dan to go along, since you’ve already met Mr. Silverton.”
“I’ll be glad to, sir,” said Brad, while Dan nodded.