"William was always a little queer," remarked the lineman, as he accompanied the boys outside. "Harmless, but odd. Just daffy on the mud turtle question. I don't wonder he gave you lots to think about, or that you didn't quite know how to take him. He is all right except on turtles. He'd walk fifty miles to get a new one. But he's well off, and can afford to indulge in his fancy."