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"I'm sure we'd rather know at least I would." "But what use is it?" "Use? Why, all the use in the world, Ma. I shall go ahead and take Mr. Crowninshield's job for one thing." "But you said " "Shucks! I was only fooling about the dogs, Mother. I shan't really mind exercising and taking care of them at all.
When Walter and Dick returned to Surfside with their tidings Mr. Crowninshield's satisfaction and delight could hardly be expressed. How he laughed at Burns's interpretation of O'Connel's message! And how Dick laughed when at last the joke was imparted to him! "Well, you two boys have been almighty clever between you," commented the elder man.
But a second later Mr. Crowninshield's mood had changed and he was storming at Mary, the waitress, and demanding whether she meant to freeze them all by leaving the outside door open. Walter could see the girl flush red and as he leaped forward to close the door she flashed him a grateful, tremulous smile. Then Mr. Crowninshield turned toward his wife.
Crowninshield's attention. "Yes, I'll get New York on the wire right away. It is as well Lyman and his pal should know Lola is sick and that they can't dally round forever." "Shall you be back for the wireless lesson?" called Bob, uncertain whether to ask the question or not. "Oh, sure! It won't help matters for us to sit around and wail the whole morning.
What a pity it is, continued the Clockmaker, that the Blue Noses would not take a leaf out of Marm Crowninshield's book talk more of their own affairs and less of politics. I'm sick of the everlastin sound of "House of Assembly," and "Council," and "great folks." They never alleviate talking about them from July to etarnity.
"And if the other chap is in Brockton doesn't that indicate that this fellow who was here will most likely expect to pass through there and pick him up?" he ventured, feeling very much of a personage to be thus taken into Mr. Crowninshield's confidence. "Exactly!" His Highness glowed with satisfaction. Some of his self-esteem was returning.
He did not wait to don his clothes but in his pajamas took the stairs two at a time and soon had his ear to the receiver. "Walter?" "Yes, sir." "Well, we have some news, such as it is." Mr. Crowninshield's voice sounded dubious and discouraged. "They tracked the car we were after to Buzzard's Bay and found it there empty; its occupants had disappeared." "Disappeared!" repeated the astounded boy.
It might be to keep general watch; to observe the lights, and advise as to time of access; to meet the murderer on his return, to advise him as to his escape; to examine his clothes, to see if any marks of blood were upon them; to furnish exchange of clothes, or new disguise, if necessary; to tell him through what streets he could safely retreat, or whether he could deposit the club in the place designed; or it might be without any distinct object, but merely to afford that encouragement which would proceed from Richard Crowninshield's consciousness that he was near.
We have only heard from him once and as we have no license you can't talk to him." "Nevertheless, he is on the job at his end of the line," Bob answered. "He has a lot of common sense, too. You can trust him to keep tabs on how things are moving." "Maybe I can. I hope so," was the dismal retort. Evening, however, saw no improvement in Mr. Crowninshield's mood.
"Any time you are out of a job I'll recommend you to the Braves." A general laugh went up. Altogether the morning was a glorious day of comradeship, nor did it lessen His Highness's happiness when he returned to his quarters to see disembarking from Mr. Crowninshield's motor car the familiar form of Bob. "I brought your brother back from Seaver Bay with me," explained the financier.
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