“May be true at that,” said Tom. “You see, I suppose it’s against the rule to swim at night. Of course, you can’t get merit badges breaking rules.”
“They got me washing dishes for discipline,” said the boy. “Would you do that?”
“Oh, I’ve washed lots of dishes,” said Tom.
“Well, they ain’t going to put me doing that. That’s why I sneaked away this afternoon.”
“Oh, I see,” said Tom.
“I’m going to go home, I am. I’m going to find my way out of here; you can go to Sloatsburg this way, can’t you?”
“I believe so. Where do you live?”
“And why?” said Brent.
“Jersey City,” said the boy.
“Why should anybody want to go there?” said Brent.