"How are you, Ogden?" said Noddy, amused at his new name.
"I suppose Noddy came from Ogden," said Mr. Grant.
"If that's what's the matter, I don't see what you wanted to take me to court for."
"As you have come to years of discretion, you might have had the privilege of naming your own guardian; and we were going to take you to the court for that purpose. As you were not here to speak for yourself, I was appointed. If you are not satisfied, the proceedings can be reviewed."
"I'm satisfied first rate," laughed Noddy. "But you said something about sending me off."
"My plan was to send you to the Tunbrook Military Institute, where Richard is, and make a man of you."
"I should like that—perhaps."
"You gave me a great deal of trouble to find you; and I did not succeed, after all," added Mr. Grant.
"I didn't know what you was after. If I had, I shouldn't have been in such a hurry. But I guess it was all for the best. I've been at work, Miss Bertha, since I went away," said Noddy, turning to his teacher and friend.
"Did you win?"