"You ton't tole me dot, Tom! Maybe I haf to puy some more, hey?"
"Well, I shouldn't—not just yet," answered Dick. "Wait till the new fall styles come out. What you want for a starter is some everyday clothes, a sweater or two, and a pair of rubber boots, in case we have to walk ashore in the mud some time."
"Veil, I got dem too," answered Hans.
A letter had already been sent to Captain Starr, asking him to have the houseboat brought up to Pittsburg. The captain was also told to have the Dora thoroughly cleaned and put in proper trim for he outing.
"We want the ladies to be satisfied with her appearance," said Dick.
"And especially since she is named the Dora," grinned Tom.
"Oh, you're only piqued because she isn't named the Nellie," retorted his older brother, with a laugh.
"Never mind, Dick; some day you can use the houseboat on a honeymoon," answered Tom, and then ran off.
At last came the time for the boys to leave the farm. Jack Ness took all the trunks and suit cases to the depot and then transported the boys in the family carriage, with Aleck on the seat beside him.
"Good-bye to Valley Brook farm!" cried Tomb waving his hat.