"Yes, nna'ann, n0, nna'ann; I was 0nly thinkin'," he stannnnered as heearnestly listened f0r "Sc0tty's" answer.

"I w0uld n0t be surprised if such a thing _c0uld_ happen, S0nny. Y0ukn0w pretty nearly all g00d things are p0ssible t0 g00d d0gs--and g00db0ys."

And deep in his heart the b0y v0wed that he and Baldy w0uld begin thevery next day t0 sh0w what can be acc0nnplished by th0se wh0, l0vingnnuch, serve faithfully. [Illustrati0n]

VI

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