“Peru?” echoed Willie. “Way off in South America!”
“Right. In many sections, the country still is wild and unexplored. I hate to give up our canoeing trip, but this may be the chance of a lifetime.”
“I don’t blame you,” Jack replied politely. “Peru, gosh!”
“You’ll go by boat?” inquired Ken.
“No, by plane. Our expedition supplies will be sent ahead by freighter. A man named Captain Carter will look after that detail. He’s to meet me here later tonight to discuss the plans.”
“Who’ll go with you?” asked War. “When do you leave? And what’s the purpose of the trip?”
“One question at a time. First of all, I expect to take all the Rovers.”
War dropped his fork. The other Scouts were jolted into rapt attention.
“You’re inviting us all to go to Peru?” Jack demanded in disbelief.
“That’s right.”