The first boat for Cedarville left directly after the breakfast hour. The Rovers dined with Dan Baxter and then bade the young commercial traveler good-bye.
"I'll keep my eyes open for Crabtree and Sobber," said Dan. "And if I see either of 'em I'll let you know at once."
"Do," said Dick. "Send word instantly—at my expense."
The boys boarded the same little steamer, the Golden Star, which had first taken them up Cayuga Lake, when on their way to become pupils at Putnam Hall. The captain remembered them and spoke to them cordially. But none of the lads was in the humor of talking to outsiders.
As soon as Cedarville was reached they rushed ashore at the well-known dock. They were going to look around for a public carriage to take them to the Stanhope residence, some distance away, when a voice hailed them.
"Why, boys, I am glad to see you!" came in hearty tones, and the next instant they were shaking hands with Captain Putnam, the owner of the school which they had attended so many' years.
"We are sorry, Captain, that we can't stop to talk," said Dick, "but we are in a tremendous hurry."
