“What!” cried Bourne.

“Share and share alike all round, when there’s anything to share.”

“To be sure,” said Wilton.

“And I say that the youngsters come into the swim; only look here, young squires, if there’s nothing you get nought.”

“Agreed,” cried the boys, in a breath.

“Agreed all,” cried Griggs merrily. “Now then, doctor, open the roll and let’s see; but before you begin, who’ll buy my share for ten cents?—What, all silent? No buyers? Tchah! There’s speculation! I won’t sell it now. Read away, doctor, and let’s hear—or see.”


Chapter Six.

A Wild-Goose Chase.