“Oh, I guess Dan’ll get the money this time,” said Bob hopefully.
They found a comfortable place in the sun and stretched themselves out to wait. Nelson said he was going to try to go to sleep and forget it. But he didn’t succeed. It was long past noon when Barry pounced on them and heralded Dan’s approach. They sat up quickly and looked the question none dared to ask. Dan shook his head smilingly. Tom rolled over on the grass and muttered. Even Bob lost his temper for an instant.
“You needn’t look so thundering pleased about it,” he growled.
Dan laughed and tossed something at him. Bob snatched it up. It was a two-dollar bill.
“What did you lie for?” he demanded.
“I didn’t,” answered Dan. “The money hasn’t come, nor any message either. But there’s enough for dinner.”
“Wh-wh-wh-wh-where—” began Tom.
“You needn’t ask where it came from,” said Dan, “because I’m not going to tell you. But I got it honestly, and all you’ve got to do now is to find something to eat.”
“It sounds good to me,” said Nelson, jumping up. Bob and Tom joined him, eying Dan curiously.
“Aren’t you coming?” asked Bob. Dan shook his head.