CHAPTER XII
ON THE RIVER
As was to be expected, Dave found life at Oak Hall rather strange for the first week after his arrival. Coming from the farm and from such a quiet home as that of Oliver Wadsworth, the bustle and excitement were at the start confusing, and more than once he took a quiet walk by himself, to settle his nerves and think the situation over. Yet with it all he "found his feet" rapidly, and if he was green, he tried his best to hide it.
From the start, Roger was his own particular chum, and it was simply wonderful how well the country lad and the senator's son got along together. They had many tastes in common, and one seldom wanted to do a thing but that the other was perfectly willing to take part.
Much to Dave's gratification, he had little or no trouble with his studies, and Roger was likewise an excellent pupil. Each wished to come out at the top of the class, or near it, and both often worked over their lessons while the other students were at play.
Dave had been asked only a few questions con-
