“On the level,” solemnly echoed Chester.
“All right, then. What would you all say to a trip down the coast?”
“A hunting and fishing trip?” Alec asked eagerly.
“Yes, if you want to try any fishing. You can’t hunt; it’s not the season, you know.”
“We wouldn’t want to, even if we could,” his son replied on second thoughts. “But the fishing would be great sport! That’s a bully idea of yours, Dad! I’m keen for the trip!”
“How about you two?” Mr. Sands turned to the others. “Does the plan strike your fancy?”
“It surely does!” was Billy’s prompt reply.
“Simply great!” added Chester.
“Good. Do you think Hugh will like it?”
“I’m sure he will,” Billy said. “Hugh’s the boy for any sort of outing and adventure, sir, and this one will be just the thing.”