and "The Rover Boys in the Jungle," in both of which volumes we
will again meet many of our former characters.

Trusting that this tale will find as much favor in your hands as
have my previous stories, I remain,

Affectionately and sincerely yours,

EDWARD STRATEMEYER





CHAPTER I

INTRODUCING THE ROVER BOYS

"Hurrah, Sam, it is settled at last that we are to go to boarding
school!"

"Are you certain, Tom? Don't let me raise any false hopes."

"Yes, I am certain, for I heard Uncle Randolph tell Aunt Martha
that he wouldn't keep us in the house another week. He said he
would rather put up with the Central Park menagerie -- think of
that!" and Tom Rover began to laugh.

"That's rather rough on us, but I don't know but what we deserve
it," answered Sam Rover, Tom's younger brother. "We have been