He'll like it better than if he hears it from an H.M.Tell him we got lost and--" But Amy's further instructions were interrupted.

A blue-coated policeman who had been observing their approach with keen interest hailed them from the curb at the corner.
"Hello, boys!" he said.

"Where'd you come from ?" "We came from Thacher," replied Clint.

"That is, we came from there this morning, or, rather, last night.

We're from Brimfield, really." "Are, eh?
Thought you said Thacher.