“Some one hustle to Little Valley,” Westy said.
“A smudge signal,” said Dorry and Will.
Warde Hollister said, “Well, of course I don’t know so much about scouts because I’m not really a member yet.”
“They’re supposed to be observant,” the kid said.
“And brave,” Warde said.
“Sure, but they have to be cautious,” the kid said.
“They’re supposed to use sense,” I put in.
Warde said, “Well, I’m not afraid of what’s in there. Maybe I’m not so observant, but that fellow in there can’t scare me. If Pee-wee doesn’t want to go and nab him, I’ll go and nab him myself.”
Just then he got up and started for the shack.
“Come back!” I said. “You’re crazy!”