But the boys lingered for several days, and during that time their newly made friends did all possible to make the stay a pleasant one.
“We won’t forget you Yale boys!” cried one, on parting. “Let us hear from you, by all means.”
“Ve vill,” said Hans. “Put don’t neffer oxbect me to kill some more piks py mineselluf again alretty!”
There was a gay time at the parting, for a crowd had come to see them off as far as the railroad station.
It had been decided to make their way eastward to the Potomac River, for Diamond wanted to show his friends that beautiful stream of water.
“I’ve sailed on the Potomac many times when at home,” said the Virginian. “And I want to give you boys a sail, too.”
“All right—anything to take it easy,” sighed Bruce. “That mountain climbing was work enough to last a month.”
The ride in the train was enjoyed by all, and as they passed eastward, mile after mile, Diamond pointed out many objects of interest.
At last they reached the station to which their wheels had been sent, and here they left the train.
“There is an easy road along here,” said Jack. “I know you will all delight in a spin.”