CHAPTER XII
LESSONS
The joy of Mrs. King when she was informed that both her sons were to be all summer at Surfside cannot be pictured.
"Why, it is like a dream or an answer to prayer!" ejaculated she. "Think of having you so near! Now were Bob to be electrocuted, I could get to him within half an hour."
The fact evidently caused her profound satisfaction and each of her sons laughed.
"I'm not planning to end my days by electrocution," smiled Bob.
"Few do plan to," was the grim retort. "But anyway, whether or no, it is wonderful to have you so close at hand. I shall feel as if I had a great prop behind me."
"I hope so, Mater," Bob said affectionately.
"I suppose you'll not have much time to be spending at home, though," mused the mother presently. "Your work, likely, will keep you busy."