Tom recovered himself with a start.
“I—I was thinking about something,” he stammered.
“Take my advice, Tom, and don’t think too hard on any one subject!” exclaimed Jimmy, who was just returning to the group. “Boys, my uncle wants me to meet him at detachment headquarters of the Rangers this afternoon—are you going to lead me to it?”
“Well, rather,” responded Bob.
“That’s bully!”
“Say, fellows,” broke in Cranny, “Edmunds told me an awful odd thing—I wonder if you’ve ever noticed it?”
“We’re listening,” chortled Dick.
“He says I never pronounce the final g’s and d’s in words ending that way.”
“I remarked it—that is, at times,” answered Dick cautiously.
“Say—has anybody else? Confess now!”