“No? Who is it then?” asked Tom, curiously.
“It’s our old enemy, Sam Heller; and Nick Johnson is with him!”
[CHAPTER V]
LAUNCHING THE BOAT
For a moment Tom did not answer, but stared at Jack as if he could not believe what his chum said. Then our hero asked:
“Are you sure?”
“Of course I am. Take a look for yourself,” and Jack moved over so that Tom could have a glimpse into the other car.
“It’s those chaps, sure enough,” spoke Tom. “This is a great go! Sam Heller and that nuisance Nick Johnson on the same train with us, and the prospect of meeting Professor Skeel when we get to camp. I don’t like this!”
“Neither do I,” agreed Bert. “But we can’t help it.”