it?" asked Harry Hazelton.

"But I'm sorry for that," protested Hi Martin, tears again coming
to his eyes.

"I believe you," Dick nodded cheerily. "You're indeed sorry---sorry
for the way it turned out for yourself."

"But aren't you fellows going after Teall and my clothes?" insisted
the naked one.

"We're not going to chase Teall," Darrin answered, "if that's
what you mean. But, see here, Martin, I'm not going to be downright
mean with you."

"Thank you," said Martin gratefully. "You always were a good
fellow, Darrin."

"I'm going to be a good fellow now," Dave pursued. "I'm not going
to chase Teall, for we don't know which way he went, and he'll
be hiding. But I'll go around to your house and tell your folks
where you are, and what a fix you're in."

I'll go to-night, just as soon as I've eaten my supper."

"You---you great idiot!" exploded Hi.

"Now, for that insult, I take back my promise," Dave retorted
solemnly. "You needn't talk any more, Martin. I won't do a blessed
thing for you now."