our peddler friend."

"Both doctors seemed to know a lot about the old man," remarked
Dave thoughtfully. "Yet it was strange; neither of them would
really tell us anything definite about Mr. Hinman."

"If doctors told all they know about people." smiled Dick, "I
believe that life would become exciting for a while, but before
long there would be fewer doctors in the world than there are now."

At just twelve o'clock Dick and Dave were called. They sprang
up, somewhat drowsy, yet on the whole greatly refreshed. After
washing they dressed and went forth in search of their camp outfit
and friends.




CHAPTER XI

TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES


After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many
days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened
in that interval that requires especial chronicling.

Nor in that time did Dick & Co. hear any more of Reuben Hinman,
as they were now some distance from Fenton.