“Sho!” derided Jolly modestly.
“It’s true. You had your way about that and drew just as little money as you could. Of course that was an experiment, and I let you have your own way. Now we are on a broader basis and I’m going to have mine.”
“Are you?” challenged Jolly, with twinkling eyes.
“Yes, sir, I am. I shall make a definite new deal all around.”
“Will you?” said Jolly.
“Don’t you doubt it. You’ve been a staunch, helpful friend and it’s equal partners, if we come to Seaside Park.”
“That is, you think you are going to make a business man of me?”
“You’ve been one all along,” vociferated Pep. “Why, that noise wagon idea alone——”
“A freak,” interrupted Jolly, but Frank was resolute and it was settled that their interesting friend should have a quarter interest in the profits of the new venture.
Frank called Mr. Morton into their confab. He explained to him precisely their plans and the extent of their capital.