“Now you’re the genuine, warranted article,” said Harry, falling back and walking with the scoutmaster.
“How did you happen to buy that, Harry?” Dr. Brent asked in a low voice.
“Oh, I just happened to see it in the blacksmith’s. I thought it would hit him in the right spot.”
Red Deer made no comment. He knew Harry.
In a few minutes Gordon fell behind, and he and Harry walked together.
“Harry, it’s a James Dandy! I—I don’t see how you happened to think to buy it.”
“Oh, I just happened to be in Berry’s getting some steel bent.”
“Then it was when—while—during—”
“Yes, it was when, while, during,” said Harry; “and you’re supposed to wave it over your head just the minute you clap your eyes on Mr. E. C. Wade—see?”
“Oh, but it’ll be great!” said Gordon.