"Sure, but anyway I never use chalk for scout signs; I use charred wood. Do you know why?"
"Because chalk reminds you of school?"
"Because it's got too much civilization in it."
"Do they put that in it?"
"No, but it's there. Gee whiz, I've got no use for civilization, I don't care what kind it is."
"Well, what about that codger?" asked Scoutmaster Ned. "He said he read the signal?"
"Sure, and he was the one that stopped us when that fellow ran away. Gee whiz, I didn't see any signal but I didn't look behind. Maybe he's just disguised as a rube, hey? Anyway, he stopped us, that's one sure thing, because we stopped and that proves it, doesn't it?"
"There's nothing the matter with the road," Safety First repeated.
"That's what has me guessing," said Scoutmaster Ned. "He couldn't have read the message, that little codger. He's just a poor, little country kid. I'd give a doughnut to know how he happened to put that rope across the road. He never, never read that message, you can bet on that."
"I know! I know!" vociferated Pee-wee. "He had a--a--inspiration. Give me the doughnut."