"Tall, dark, and about twenty-eight," put in Wyck.
"That's my boss," said Joe, taking the cue. "I tried to persuade him from going, but he would go."
"Well, he asked me to take his buggy to Dalby for him, and I am going to do it," said Abrahams.
"Quite right!" said Wyck.
Four people greedily took in this conversation, and made their plans accordingly. As the fire died low, first one, and then another went to their tents, and the camp was deserted. Wyck slept in the van with Abrahams.
CHAPTER XXIV.
FRED PHILAMORE.
When the following morning broke, the sky was dull and heavy and the atmosphere close and oppressive. This did not seem to trouble the girls, who packed up their swags, saddled their horses, and were away on the road before the others were astir.
The boys were the next to move, and their surprise was great when they found their new chum neighbours had disappeared.