"But this is different."

"Not so much so. It would be giving away seats that could be
sold and that probably will be sold. No; I guess the boys had
better pay for their seats."

Teddy looked disappointed.

"Don't you think it is worth fifty cents to see us perform?"
queried Phil.

Teddy grinned broadly. The idea appealed to him in a new light.

"That's so. I guess it's worth more than fifty cents, at that.
I guess I don't care if they do have to pay, but I want them to
come to the show. What do you suppose I've been working two
years for, if it wasn't to show off before the fellows?
Haven't you?"

"No."

"What then?"

"Why, what do you think?"

"I don't think. It's too hot to think this morning."

"All right. Wait till someday when the weather is cooler; then
think the matter over," laughed Phil, hurrying on toward where