From this moment the atmosphere of the Penniman house was increasingly strained.

There were preparations.

The slender wardrobe of the crown prince of the Whipple dynasty was put in perfect order, and two items newly added to it by the direction of Dave Cowan.

The boy must have a new hat and new shoes.

The judge pointed out to the prodigal father that these purchases should rightly be made with Whipple money.