Chapter 23 ROY BLAKELEY KEEPS STILL-FOR A WONDER

"Yes, that was the one trouble with Tom Slade-he couldn't obey orders."

"I think you're rather severe," said Mrs. Ellsworth.

"He had his work all cut out for him here," persisted her husband relentlessly. "He knew the part the scouts were supposed to play in the war, but he thought he knew more than I did about it. He gave me his promise, and

            
            

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