"You're right," said the Doctor, "and deserving of a rich reward."
"Speaking of rewards," said the Major quickly, "how about that ten thousand which comes to some of us? I had promised it to my boys, had I won."
"And I the same," smiled the Doctor.
"The puzzle is, who's won!"
"Suppose we split, fifty-fifty, and, following our original plan, each give his share to his boys."
"Splendid! Just the right thing!" exclaimed the Major.
"It's a go!" The Doctor grasped the Major's hand.
And this was the glad news that awaited the men as they returned, some dragging poles, some carrying rolls of canvas, while others urged, pushed and pulled at the dog-team drawing a sled on which was loaded the Liberty motor. To the aviators was to go five thousand dollars; to the jackies, five thousand.
"Nothing of the kind!" exclaimed Bruce indignantly.
"I should say nix!" echoed Barney.