"We will beat them to a frazzle," added Rosie the Pig.
"That will be about all from you, Rosie," rebuked the
Missing Link.
"This car leaves at eight o'clock this evening. After we
get started, come in and I will give you all your assignments
for tomorrow. My friend, Teddy, has been promoted to the
position of press agent with the car, and a few other things
at the same time. Henry, you will attend to the paste-making,
beginning tomorrow. This being a billboard town, I am going
to skip it and get into the territory where the opposition
is stronger. I have arranged with the local billposters
to take care of the work here."
"That is all I have to say just now, boys. When you have
anything to ask or to suggest, you know where the office is.
Mr. Conley, will you please come to the office now? We have
quite a lot to talk over."
The men gave three rousing cheers.
Phil Forrest had made his debut as a car manager in a most
auspicious manner, at the same time winning the loyalty of every
man on the car.
CHAPTER XII
FACING AN EMERGENCY
"Well, this is what I call pretty soft," chuckled Teddy Tucker.
Car Three was under motion again, bowling along for the next
stand, fifty miles away. The lads were sitting in their cosy
office, Teddy lounging back on the divan, Phil in an easy chair
at the roll-top desk.
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