And if I can't go over the top between now and this time Saturday, I'll never look the fellows in my troop in the face again, that's what." Tom whistled to himself a moment as they strolled along.

Perhaps he knew more than he wished to say.

Perhaps he was just a little out of patience with this sprightly, irresponsible young hero.
"Well, there isn't much time," he said.
"That's the trouble, Slady, and it's got me guessing.".