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`` Hope it do n't bring a storm along , though , '' remarked Babe , when the matter was under discussion . `` Well , it 's got to be some storm to keep the boys of the Beaver Patrol from finishing their hike on time , '' declared Seth , grimly . `` That 's so , Seth , you never spoke truer words , '' added Fritz . `` I reckon , now , half of Beverly will turn out on the green this after noon to see the conquering heroes come home . There 's been the biggest crowds around that jeweler 's window all week , staring at that handsome cup , and wishing they would have a chance to help win it . '' `` And we 'd hate the worst kind to disappoint our friends and folks , would n't we , fellers ? '' Eben remarked .