followed, and the physician told the lads just what he would like
best to have. He cautioned them to keep quiet concerning the land
company's projects.

"We want to spring this on the general public as a surprise," he
explained. "If we don't keep it quiet some other folks may try to
get ahead of us. To my mind our section of the Windy Mountains is
an ideal one for city sportsmen, being wild and yet not too wild,
and having some charming spots for camping."

"And hunting and fishing ought to be good," added Whopper. "I've
heard Jed Sanborn say so." Jed Sanborn was an old hunter who knew
every foot of territory for miles around the river and its lakes.

"I suppose we can take along the same general outfit we had before,"
remarked Whopper.

"I will get you a new and larger tent," answered the doctor, "and
a few other things I think you ought to have." Can you go to Rallings
to-morrow?"

"Rallings?" asked several.

"Yes. I will pay your way. I want you to go to visit Mr. Jally,
the photographer. He is the one to give you a few lessons in
photography."

The boys could all go, and it was decided to visit Railings early in
the morning. The physician said he would give his son a letter of
instructions for the photographer.