CHAPTER XIV
OFF FOR CAMP
"See 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,
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