"Allow me to present to you, sir," said General Gallieni, with a
flourish, "Lieutenants Paine and Crawford, sir."
Both lads bowed low, for the man who advanced toward them with
outstretched hand was Raymond Poincare, President of France.
"I am greatly indebted to you boys," said the President, "for the aid you
have rendered me; but I am still more indebted for the service you have
rendered France."
He spoke at length to the two lads, and finally informed them that
they might withdraw, as he had matters of importance to discuss with
General Gallieni.
"Well," said Hal to Chester, when they were again on the outside, "what
shall we do now?"
"I guess we might as well hunt up our mothers," was Chester's reply.
Accordingly they turned and hurried in the direction of the hotel where,
the evening before, they had outwitted Uncle John.
Uncle John was standing just inside the entrance of the hotel. He glanced
at the lads as they entered, but, as they were still in their Apache
togs, and were ragged and dirty, he did not recognize them.
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