Without further discussion all retired, eager to get all the sleep the night would afford them.
Late the next morning, Bob and Joe were awakened by their fathers.
“Whazzamatter?” demanded Bob drowsily.
“We have some news for you,” Mr. Holton said, his eyes twinkling. “Thought maybe you’d like to hear it.”
All the sleep knocked out of them, the chums sat up quickly, wondering what was meant.
CHAPTER IV
Seeing the Sights
“DO you remember what we said yesterday about making an expedition to Africa?” asked Mr. Lewis as the youths sat up in bed expectantly.