All the scouts do it, and it is
really expected of them. Douglas sold newspapers to buy his, and I
remember the day he brought his suit home. He looked so fine when he
wore it, and we were proud of him."
The scouts liked this idea, and they spent over an hour discussing it,
and how they were to earn the money. Whyn was able to tell the price
of the entire suit, and where it could be bought in the city.
Rod listened to this conversation, but said little. He walked home in
a very thoughtful mood, and the Royals noticed that he was more silent
than usual as he ate his supper. Generally he was bubbling over with
news about the scouts. But now he had nothing to say of what had taken
place that afternoon. Rod was worried over the suit question, as he
had not the slightest idea how he was going to earn the money to buy
his. He could not think of any way out of his difficulty. The other
scouts had plans which would not do for him, as they were farmers'
sons, and could earn money right at home. He thought of this the last
thing before he went to sleep that night, and the moment he awoke it
came into his mind.
"I want you to take something for me over for Miss Arabella this
morning," Mrs.
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