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 threw Jimmy into an embarrassed state of perplexity, till he was glad to be relieved by a wild whoop from the seashore announcing the arrival of Cat.

As the other two scouts bounded down the stairs, followed by Turner and joined by Hardy, the newcomer burst into the premises sounding like a whole menagerie of wild animals. The place was not new to him, so he took no time in inspection.

"Great Gee! I'm sore," he exclaimed, rubbing his person vigorously and giving a twist to his spacious mouth. "I sure ought to get a scout badge for—what do you call it—stick-to-it-iveness, darn if I oughtn't. That ride shook the wits out of me. Never again!" he added, holding up his hand with mock solemnity, and then changing his key, "Well, I swear, if here ain't Legs and Jimmy alive and kicking. How was it, fellows?"

And on the instant he insisted on having every detail of the air trip, interspersed with numerous comic and sarcastic comments by himself.

"Well, old scouts," he finally conceded, "I'll shake hands with the Seaboard Airline patrol.