“You fellows ought to have the time of your lives out there around Maporah,” said Brooks. “Gee, I wish I could go along! I’m sure it would beat selling crockery all to pieces.”
“I certainly hope to have a splendid outing,” answered Jack.
“Well, I guess you have earned it. It’s hard work to graduate from any school, and I suppose your studies were pretty stiff at that military academy you and Fatty attended.”
“They were certainly stiff enough,” answered Randy.
“Going to be out there long?”
“A month at least, and maybe six or seven weeks,” answered Fred. “We hope to have some good fishing, and maybe a little hunting too.”
At half past four Joe Brooks excused himself, stating that he would have to hunt up his customer before the man had a chance to get away from him. He shook hands all around and again wished the Rovers the best of luck.
“He’s a pretty good sort, seems to me,” said Fred.
“He certainly acted nice enough,” answered Andy.