CHAPTER XIX
TEDDY JOINS THE BAND
"I would suggest that you divide the band into two parts and have
them play on deck as we approach the next stand," said Phil later
that evening.
"I think that a most excellent plan," decided Mr. Sparling.
"We will work it whenever we get in after daylight. It might
not be a bad idea to try it tomorrow morning. I'll allow the
musicians overtime for it, so there should be no objection on
their part. We will make a triumphal entry into Des Moines,
providing nothing happens to us in the meantime."
Mr. Sparling's face darkened as he thought of the dastardly
attempts that had been made against his young charges.
"I will see the leader before I turn in. You had better go to
bed now, Phil. You have been keeping pretty late hours and
working unusually hard. Good night."
"Good night," answered Phil pleasantly.
Man and boy had come to be very fond of each other, and
Phil Forrest could not have felt a more genuine affection
for Mr. Sparling had the latter been his own father.
"A noble fellow," was Mr.
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