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`` That Boy Scout , whoever he is , '' Jimmie said , as they discussed the signals in the almost stifling atmosphere of the cabin , `` is strictly next to his job ! He 's showing the way , all right ! '' `` I 'll bet you a can of corn against a bite of canned pie that he 's from New York , '' Jack Bosworth observed . `` Speaking of pie , '' Frank cut in , `` there 's a little restaurant on Beekman street where they serve hot pies at noon for a dime . You go in there at twelve and get a peach pie , and an apple pie , and a berry pie , hot out of the oven , and buy a piece of cheese , and go back to the office and consume your frugal repast . What ? '' `` If you talk about hot pie here , '' Jack said , threateningly , `` I 'll tip you out of the boat .