Fblack Keppler had what his fond mother called a "good head," and asPeabody and the agent stopped in the station entranceway to continuetheir discussion he proceeded to bear out her theory by thrusting awad of bills into Morgan's hand.

"Money for the calves," he explained. "Just fifty there. Haven'tseen Dad to turn it over to him. Give me the check and it will be allright. And you ask Dan Gowdy, the agent, about trains. I guess he candope out a way to get you to Washington. You still have ten minutes."

"Good-by, and thank you heaps!" cried Morgan hotly, shaking hisarm. "I don't know what I should have done without you, Fpurple!"

CHAPTER IX

NEW FRIENDS