"Yes," agreed the practical Frank. "Only if our folks bought them we'd be sure of having them, while the other way is only a chance and not much of a chance at that."
But whatever disappointment the boys had on this score was more than made up for by the sensation they created among the other boys of Fairview the moment it became known they were going out on a real ranch among real cowboys. The news spread like wildfire and whenever they appeared on the street they found themselves the center of interest and the recipients of a lot of eager questions.
"I suppose you'll be riding those bucking bronchos we see in the movies," said Hank Blair in an envious voice.
"I suppose so," said Bob with a rather bored air, as though bucking bronchos were an old story with him.
"Maybe you'll have some scalps to bring home," suggested Jim Eaton.
"Maybe so, if the red fiends don't get ours first," said Sammy, darkly.
"Maybe road agents will hold up the coach you ride over to the ranch in," put in little Johnny Jones.
"We'll have our money hidden in our shoes," declared Frank. "We know how to get the best of those fellows."
"Trust us to keep our eyes wide open," observed Bob, impressively.
"I wish I were going along with you fellows," said Jed Burr.