"I've drawn pictures, too, while the sheep were grazing," said Ben, eagerly.
"Suffering catfish, how like the other Gee Otto," put in Tommy Clifton.
"I'll draw you a picture now. Oh, you needn't laugh, Tom Sanders."
Ben seized the sketch-book which Dave held out, and began to work.
"Good boy! You've got the stuff all right," exclaimed the stout boy.
Young Henderson looked pleased.
"Isn't this like my father's house, Sanders?" he asked, holding up the sketch, and Tom admitted that it was.
"Wish Professor Mead could see it," murmured Dave. "If you want me to give you a few pointers, come over to Rickham."
Ben was delighted.
"You bet I'll come over," he said, with sparkling eyes.