"We'll soon know," said Jerry.

CHAPTER XVIII

WHAT MR. BLOWITZ WANTED

THE boys found Mr. Carson Blowitz in the little courtyard of the
pavilion, calmly sipping some cold chocolate.

"Ah, you are right on time, I see," he remarked, as pleasantly as he
could. "That's what I like, boys. It shows your American spirit.
Bright, hustling lads, all of you. Just the kind I have been looking
for."

"Did you want to see us on business?" asked Jerry, for he did not care
for the man's too obvious flattery.

"Yes, I did, but first let me order some chocolate for you. It is a
hot day and you'll feel better after it. I never talk business unless
I am eating, or drinking something like chocolate or lemonade. It
calms the nerves."

Jerry was about to refuse, as he wanted to get the interview over with
as soon as possible, but he looked at Bob, and that youth showed an
evident desire to have some refreshment.

"Well, we'll take a little," Jerry said.

"I thought so. Here!" and he clapped his hands to summon the waitress,
who soon returned with some cups of cold chocolate.