I've got a little money saved
up, and the promise of a good job at my profession."
"Where?"
"Here in town. I'll tell you about it later, as I see you're busy,"
and, before Bert could ask any more questions, the tramp, whose
appearance had improved considerably since the brook episode, was lost
in the throng.
"That's queer," thought Bert. "I wonder who in this town would want a
stenographer and typewriter?"
CHAPTER XIV
A DANGEROUS BLAZE
Somewhat puzzled over the words of the tramp, and vainly seeking a
meaning for them, Bert turned to join his companions, who were hauling
the engine away.
"Who was that fellow?" asked Vincent, who had noticed the man talking
to his chum.
"Oh, a friend I once helped out of a difficulty," was the answer, and
Bert smiled, as he described the brook as a "difficulty."
"What'd he want; more help?"
"No; he came to thank me. But, come on, let's hustle and get back to
quarters. Wasn't it queer old Sagger's place should catch fire?"
"Yes. It serves him right, though, for all the mean things he's said
about us."
"He's pretty mean, but I'm sorry his butcher shop is ruined."
"Oh, he's got money enough to build another.
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