There he paused and
yodelled for a time. An answering yodel came presently; Penrod
Schofield appeared, and by his side walked Georgie Bassett.
Georgie was always neat; but Mrs. Williams noticed that he
exhibited unusual gloss and polish to-day. As for his expression,
it was a shade too complacent under the circumstances, though,
for that matter, perfect tact avoids an air of triumph under any
circumstances. Mrs. Williams was pleased to observe that Sam and
Penrod betrayed no resentment whatever; they seemed to have
accepted defeat in a good spirit and to be inclined to make the
best of Georgie. Indeed, they appeared to be genuinely excited
about him--it was evident that their cordiality was eager and
wholehearted.
The three boys conferred for a few moments; then Sam disappeared
round the house and returned, waving his hand and nodding. Upon
that, Penrod took Georgie's left arm, Sam took his right, and the
three marched off to the backyard in a companionable way that
made Mrs. Williams feel it had been an excellent thing to
interfere a little in Georgie's interest.
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