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Excerpt from Roy Blakeley's Silver Fox Patrol While I was sitting on a rock down in our field eating a banana, I had a dandy thought, and I was going to begin this story by telling you about it, only now I forget what it was. Anyway, Mr. Ellsworth says it's best to begin a story with conversation. He says conversations are even better than bananas to begin with. But, gee whiz, I like bananas. If I began with conver sation that means I have to begin it with Pee-wee Harris, because he always does the talking in our troop. He can even talk and eat a banana at the same time. He said, DO you mean to tell me a railroad car can't have a dark past? About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Roy Blakeley's Silver Fox Patrol

Percy Keese Fitzhugh's "Roy Blakeley's Silver Fox Patrol" immerses readers in yet another entertaining and humorous adventure featuring Roy Blakeley and his friends as they take on the challenges of leading their own scout patrol. The story unfolds with themes of leadership, camaraderie, and the comical situations that arise within their scout troop. Set against the backdrop of their scouting adventures, the story captures the essence of youthful leadership, teamwork, and the joys of the scouting experience. Through Roy's interactions with his friends, their scout activities, and their humorous mishaps, readers are invited to share in the laughter and camaraderie of scouting life. The novella delves into themes of responsibility, friendship, and the value of taking on leadership roles within a group. As Roy and his friends navigate the complexities of leading the Silver Fox Patrol and engage in comical scouting activities, they embody the qualities of resourcefulness and a sense of unity. "Roy Blakeley's Silver Fox Patrol" celebrates the spirit of scouting and the enduring bonds of friendship that are forged through shared adventures and humorous escapades. Percy Keese Fitzhugh's storytelling invites readers to laugh along with the scouts as they tackle the challenges of leadership, emphasizing the importance of camaraderie and the growth that comes from shared experiences.

While I was sitting on a rock down in our field eating a banana, I had a dandy thought, and I was going to begin this story by telling you about it, only now I forget what it was.Anyway, Mr. Ellsworth says it's best to begin a story with conversation. He says conversations are even better than bananas to begin with. But, gee whiz, I like bananas. If I began with conversation that means I have to begin it with Pee-wee Harris, because he always does the talking in our troop. He can even talk and eat a banana at the same time.He said, “Do you mean to tell me a railroad car can't have a dark past?”“Sure,” I told him; “maybe it went through a tunnel. Anyway, it's got a dark enough present with one kerosene lamp in it.”“I didn't mean that kind of darkness,” he said; “I mean the kind that secrets are. You know what a dark secret is, don't you?”“It's one that's all black,” little Alfred McCord said.“Sure,” I said; “they're all colors. My sister's keeping one that's a kind of pale lavender.”