One day it was announced in the neighborhood that a family was actually moving into the Hannigan house, next door to Dr. Trescott's. Jimmie was one of the first to be informed, and by the time some of his friends came dashing up he was versed in much.
"Any boys?" they demanded, eagerly.
"Yes," answered Jimmie, proudly. "One's a little feller, and one's most as big as me. I saw 'em, I did."
"Where are they?" asked Willie Dalzel, as if under the circumstances he could not take Jimmie's word, but must have the evidence of his senses.
"Oh, they're in there," said Jimmie, carelessly. It was evident he owned these new boys.
Willie Dalzel resented Jimmie's proprietary way.
"Ho!" he cried, scornfully. "Why don't they come out, then? Why don't they come out?"
"How d' I know?" said Jimmie.
"STAMPING BRAVELY AND NOISILY ON THE PORCH"