How absurd!" The old man dropped obediently back into his seat.
"That's all right, Maggie," said Travis as the cook reappeared from the pantry.

"Snooky went." "Huh!" exclaimed Howard, his grin widening.

"Huh!" "And remember one thing, Howard," remarked Travis calmly, "don't you ever again ask Mr.Rivers for a nickel to put in your bank." Mr.Bessemer roused up.

"Did that boy do that ?" he inquired sharply of Travis.
"Well, well, he won't do it again," said Travis soothingly.

The old man glared for an instant at Howard, who shifted uneasily in his seat.
But meanwhile Snooky had clambered down to the outside door, and before anything further could be said young Rivers came into the dining-room..