CHAPTER XXXIX—FLAMES

“What do you intend doing with that paper,” Rip asked Westy on their way to Lola’s the next day; “steal it?”

“Of course not! Does a scout steal?”

“No—not a real one!”

“Well, then, what made you ask me a thing like that?”

“Oh, I don’t know. On the level though, Wes, what have you up your sleeve?”

“My arm.”

“Yes, I know, but what else?”

“Little boys shouldn’t ask questions.”

“Aw, I won’t tell,” he pleaded.