"That's whatever! She is true as steel! But," he continued, "how can I thank Merriwell for his part in the affair?
He pulled me through, all right, and there's no mistaking that fact." Hardly had he uttered these words, than a knock came at the door.

"Come in," said Buck--and in walked Frank himself! "Well, I'm glad to see you," said Buck, "and that's whatever! I want to know how I can thank you for what you've done for me in this affair, in going to Winnie's father in the way you did." A gleam came into Frank's eyes as he sat there, and a smile played on his lips.
"My dear fellow," he said finally, "I don't want any reward from you or any one else for what I do, by way of helping them out.

I do the best I can in that respect--the same as you or anyone else would do--and that's reward enough for me--a clear conscience! Thanks, all the same, Buck.".