“And how soon do all of you expect to leave, if I may ask?” questioned Jack.
“That will depend somewhat on circumstances. As soon as I receive any word, I’ll let you know. In the meanwhile, however, you may get some word from home.”
The two cadets continued to talk the matter over with Colonel Colby for several minutes longer, and then, realizing that he was a very busy man, they withdrew and hurried back to their own rooms.
“Now tell us all about it,” said Andy. All of the outsiders except Spouter and Gif had gone to their own quarters.
“Tell it straight,” said Randy.
Sitting down, Jack and Fred did so, the others listening closely to every word that was said. As they proceeded the twins showed their satisfaction over the news.
“I knew dad would want to go just as much as anybody,” declared Randy.
“So did I,” added his twin. “As it is, I guess he’ll have as much to do as anybody.”
“He’ll certainly have his hands full, running The Rover Company and being on those two committees, as well as looking after all of us young folks.”
“Just as if we couldn’t look after ourselves!” exclaimed Fred.