We'll make an exception for you this once, and let you into Wakefield's; won't we, Ranger?
But it mustn't occur again." Yet another peril awaited them before they were safe in port.

This time it was Mr Stratton on the stairs.
"Ah, here you are--all of you," said he.

"I came to look for you.

I want to hear how the shop is doing." "Very well, thank you, sir.

I say, Mr Stratton," said Wally, with a presence of mind which moved the admiration of his friends, "would you mind coming to a committee meeting in my and my chaps' room! We can show you the things we want ordered next week, if you don't mind." "Certainly; I'll come.