sort of a favor I'd go far out of my way to try and even up the debt I
owe you."

Little did any of them suspect under what strange conditions their next
meeting would really be.

All Centerville was ringing with the story of the brave exploit of Frank
and Jerry. When the latter reached home that noon he was overwhelmed
with hysterical words of praise from his mother; while his father had
come home from his office, beset by a dozen acquaintances desirous of
congratulating him on having a son of such heroic mould.

Jerry was very uneasy under all this favorable comment. He did not like
to be looked upon as differing in any degree from other boys.

"Any fellow would have done the same thing. We were lucky enough to have
the chance, that's all," he insisted, as his mother kissed him again and
again, crying a little at the same time at the thought of what might have
happened; while his father gripped his hand and patted him on the back
affectionately.

By afternoon the boys decided that they had everything packed they could
think of, and after that they began to try and possess their souls in
patience.

"No sleep for me to-night, fellows," declared Jerry, as he prepared to go
home, as supper-time came around.

"I'd advise you to try and get a few winks if you can. To-morrow night
we'll be on the train, and not much chance then. It's a lucky thing