If Thad did not wish to tell him, it was all right; even between chums there may be little secrets.
"I may see you later on, though," Thad added, as he was turning away; "that is, if I'm successful in my errand." Which remark further aroused the wonder of his comrade, who could not imagine what Thad had in mind.

Hugh went home, and picking up a book he was reading, proceeded to renew his interest in the story.

Half an hour slipped away in this fashion.

Then he heard a jolly whistle down on the street, which he knew full well.

Sure enough, it was Thad coming hurriedly toward the Morgan home.
He discovered Hugh at the window and waved his hand.