"Mr. Carter said Judge Damon was an expert on international law," explained Paul.
"So he is, so he is! But he isn't expressing his opinion of The League of Nations, just the same."
"You think he wouldn't do the articles?"
"Do them? Mercy, no!"
"Then I guess it was all a joke," murmured Paul, with a wistful, disappointed quiver of the lip.
Mr. Cameron saw the joyousness fade from the young face.
"It was contemptible for him to put up such a game on you kids!" he ejaculated.
Thrusting his hands into his pockets he stared up at the ceiling.
"I'm not so sure," he presently remarked slowly, "but what, if your uncle knew the circumstances, he might be coaxed into meeting Carter's demand."
"Do you think so?"