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"Well, I'll say you are, anyway," Mr. Wilde said, as he viewed the place with a satisfied air. "It's like manna in the wilderness to get a bunking-in place like this. I never was fond of sleeping in damp tents and I'm too blamed old to acclimatize myself to that sort of thing now. Bless your lil heart, Westy, my lad, you have all the so-called mascots beaten by a mile when it comes to being of service!"
"A scout is helpful! " Westy said proudly.