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He was thinking of Dora and her mother and the Lanings. As quickly as possible they dashed along to the sandy beach. Hollbrook was still calling for Songbird. "The yacht is steaming away!" he announced. "She is standing to the eastward." Captain Barforth gave a look and something like a groan escaped him.
Dick spoke to Minnie, but did not keep himself long in her company. At last, after waiting much longer than they had expected, the boys received letters from Dora and the Lanings. The girls had been on a visit to some relatives in Philadelphia, and had just received the letters mailed from Oak Run. The three Rovers read those letters with deep interest.
"If you could find a good guide, I wouldn't mind your going," said his parent. "But I shall object to your going alone." "Then we'll hunt for a guide, and without delay," said Dick. "I would like to go up there before Putnam Hall opens again." "So would I," came from his two brothers. "I think I know where you can get a guide," said Tom, after a pause. "The Lanings have relatives at Timber Run.
They found the yacht clean "as a whistle," and each particular bit of brasswork polished like a mirror. By Saturday evening all was ready for the trip. On Sunday morning the Rover boys went to church with the Stanhopes and the Lanings, and rested in the afternoon. They were just about to go to supper, when a note came for Dick. It was from Bob Sutter, and ran as follows:
He showed that he believed them innocent, for which they were thankful. "Here is more news," said Dick. "The case of Tad Sobber against the Stanhopes and the Lanings comes up in court next Tuesday; that is, they are going to argue the question of the injunction on that day." "That will make Mrs. Stanhope and Mrs. Laning very anxious." "Yes, and the girls, too, Sam." "Well, we are anxious, too.
"I am sure we shall have a dandy time," he said. "I was on a houseboat trip once, down in Florida, and it was simply great." "What do you think about the Lanings and the Stanhopes going with us?" "That will be nice. We certainly ought to have a bang-up time," answered Fred, enthusiastically.
And then came the great day, full of sunshine and with a gentle breeze blowing from the West. Tom and his family, including his father, who now felt almost as strong as ever, were located at the old Stanhope home with a number of their friends, while many of Nellie's relatives and friends were stopping with the Lanings at their farm.
Then came the students from Brill, all in full dress, and led by William Philander Tubbs, bedecked as only that dudish student would think of bedecking himself. The Lanings and Mrs. Stanhope came together and the Rovers followed closely. Soon the little church was packed and many stood outside, unable to get in. The organ was playing softly. Suddenly the bell in the tower struck twelve.
"She says, even if we do lose that fortune she wants me to have a better education, and she will pay the bill for Nellie and Grace, too." "It will make the Lanings quite poor, I am afraid, if the fortune is lost," replied Dick gravely. "I know it, Dick, but we'll have to take what comes." "Have you heard from Sobber or his lawyer lately?" "Nothing since he threatened to disgrace us."
Three of the lads, including Tom, took female parts, and the audience laughed itself sore over the antics that were cut up. Many living in the vicinity came to the entertainment; including all of the Lanings and also Dora Stanhope and her mother; who was now almost as well as ever. "It was fine!" said Nellie Laning to Tom. "But, oh, Tom, what a girl you did make!"
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