`` Has n't got any money , more likely , '' observed a shabby youth , whose pockets never had any thing in them but a pair of dirty hands . Ben calmly produced a dollar bill and waved it defiantly before this doubter , observing with dignity : `` I 've got money enough to treat the whole crowd , if I choose to , which I do n't . '' `` Then come along and have a jolly time with Sam and me . We can buy some dinner and get a ride home , as like as not , '' said the amiable Billy , with a slap on the shoulder , and a cordial grin which made it impossible for Ben to resist . `` What are you stopping for ? '' demanded Sam , ready to be off , that they might `` take it easy . '' `` Do n't know what to do with Sancho . He 'll get lost or stolen if I take him , and it 's too far to carry him home if you are in a hurry , '' began Ben , persuading himself that this was the true reason of his delay . `` Let Cy take him back . He 'll do it for a cent ; wo n't you , Cy ? '' proposed Billy , smoothing away all objections , for he liked Ben , and saw that he wanted to go . `` No , I wo n't ; I do n't like him . He winks at me , and growls when I touch him , '' muttered naughty Cy , remembering how much reason poor Sanch had to distrust his tormentor . `` There 's Bab ; she 'll do it . Come here , sissy ; Ben wants you , '' called Sam , beckoning to a small figure just perching on the fence . Down it jumped and Came fluttering up , much elated at being summoned by the captain of the sacred nine . `` I want you to take Sanch home , and tell your mother I 'm going to walk , and may be wo n't be back till sundown . Miss Celia said I Might do what I pleased , all day . You remember , now . '' Ben spoke without looking up , and affected to be very busy buckling a strap into Sanch 's collar , for the two were so seldom parted that the dog always rebelled .
It was a mistake on Ben 's part , for while his eyes were on his work XXXXX 's were devouring the bill which Sam still held , and her suspicions were aroused by the boys ' faces .
Bab Ben Celia Cy Sam Sancho day doubter sissy tormentor