Peur Jarnais blurted out this exclamation with considerable force, and as he certainly could have neither seen nor heard anything to justify its utterance George very naturally demanded an explanation.
“Oh, it’s nothing that would be likely to interest you,” returned Bobby, sarcastically. “Some rather odd thoughts about Jason Hamlin just happened to pop into my mind.” And then, as though ruminating to himself, he added: “Oh, yes, I’m mighty glad we took this walk. It may have an astonishing sequel.”
George pressed him for an explanation, but Bobby merely replied:
“One of these days you’ll find out.”
“But just think of all the suspense I’ll have to endure,” said George, lightly.
Thereupon the march was resumed.
And notwithstanding the fact that both boys were in the uniform of the flying corps they were occasionally obliged by the ever-vigilant sentries to show their credentials.
It was after one of these experiences that Bobby thoughtfully remarked:
“I can’t understand how, with all their care, that old would-be peasant was able to pull off the trick.”
“What trick?” asked George, innocently.