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" you soon again, old man!"

"Yes, we'll get together in a couple of weeks. I've got to spend some time with the folks."

"I'll write when I have the camp site all arranged for."

"And don't forget to plan for plenty of grub!"

"I want a soft cot, anyhow."

"Say, what about the girls? I suppose there's no doubt about their going to Crest Island?" and Sid Henderson, who asked this question, interpolating it among half a dozen others, as well as amid numerous interjections, looked anxiously at Tom, as the four chums were saying good-bye preparatory to dispersing for the vacation.

"Of course they'll go," declared Tom. "I had a letter from Ruth to-day"

"You did?" cried Phil. "I'll have to have a little seance with Sis. She writes to you oftener than she does to me, of late. Tom, you rascal,