“I like Star Scout better,” Tom said, unmoved by his companion’s consternation.
“Why, that means only ten merit badges,” Hervey said.
“It’s fun studying the stars,” Tom added.
“Oh, sure,” Hervey agreed. “But star and eagle, they’re just names. What’s in a name, hey? Is that the badge you meant that I forgot about? The astronomy badge?”
“No, it isn’t,” Tom said. “You’re too excitable to study the stars. It’s got to be something livelier.”
“You’ve got me down pat, that’s sure,” Hervey laughed.
Tom smiled, too. “Well, you want the Eagle badge, do you?” he said.
“You seem to think it doesn’t amount to much,” Hervey complained.
“I think it amounts to a whole lot,” Tom said.
“When I get my mind on a thing——” Hervey announced.