human
Well, dad, it looks as if you were right when you told us how to go about to solve this mystery, Cub remarked as he dash-and-dotted a
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human
You mean problem,
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Well, maybe,--I won't dispute your word since your idea has proved so brilliant thus far--but I can't see the mathematics yet.
human
Nor the geography?
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Well, yes; it took us from Kingston to Port Hope and from there to Edwards College, Cub admitted.
human
I suppose there's a little geography in that.
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Remember this, that mathematics isn't all figures, said the operator's father.
human
Keep that in mind, and maybe it'll be worth something to you before we're through with this affair.
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How does the discovery of my cousin come in? Hal inquired.
human
Is that geography or mathematics?
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Do you mean that, Hal? asked Bud wonderingly.
human
You don't mean that fellow is really your cousin?
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I surely do, if he's Alvin Baker. You know my folks used to live in Canada. And don't you remember that my cousin Al visited us three years ago with his father and mother? He wrote to me several times from Edwards College, but I didn't know he had a wireless set, and I suppose he didn't know I had one.
human
Well, it makes the hunt more interesting, anyway, said Cub.
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But let's not waste any more time. Here goes again.
human
You're right again, dad,
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I shouldn't be a bit surprised to find that the Associated Press has chartered a boat and is following us,
human
Would that be mathematics or geography?
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It would be imagination, replied Mr. Perry with a keen smile.
human
But, say, Cub, don't you think you've grabbed off enough glory for yourself? Give your friends a chance to win some honors.
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Right you are, dad, returned the boy at the key, rising and removing the phones from his ears.
human
Hal, you call half this list and then let Bud call the rest