"I hear you have had a message, Bob," Mrs. Crowninshield said as he approached.
"Yes; a rather hopeful one, I think."
"I'm so excited! We all are. What do you suppose is in the wind?"
"I've no idea. Something good, I hope."
"Is that Morse code hard to learn?" inquired Nancy.
"The Morse Continental? That depends on what you consider hard," smiled Bob. "If your memory is good and you are quick at catching sounds it ought not to be very awful. Numberless persons do learn it."
"Of course sending messages after you have the code learned cannot be so bad, for you can take your own time," Dick put in. "It is receiving them that would fuss me."
"We'll fix you up with a buzzer and let you and Walter practice later if you want a try."
"Could you?" asked Dick eagerly.
"Sure! Moreover, there are phonograph records made on purpose to be used by beginners. Perhaps your father will get you some of those. It is a fine way to learn, training your ear to the sounds and giving you lots of practice."