"We've been away from home for several weeks," explained Dick,
and told of their outing on the water.

"It must be jolly. My father owns a boat, but we seldom use it.
So you are going to stay in Albany over tomorrow? If that's the
case you must come up to our house. I won't hear of your going
to a hotel."

"Will that arrangement suit your folks?" questioned Dick.

"Oh, yes! The girls are all away -- down to Asbury Park -- and
so is mother; and father and I and the servants have the whole
mansion to ourselves. I can tell you, it's just a bit lonely at
times, and I'm real glad you came," concluded Frank.

"If your father is a senator perhaps you can get us a pass
through the Capitol building," put in Sam.

"You won't need a pass. I'll go with you. But, Sam, you look
sick."

Sam's tale had to be told to Frank, who, meanwhile, led the way
to a street car. Boarding this, the boys soon reached the
Harrington mansion, located on one of Albany's finest
thoroughfares. Here they met Senator Harrington and were
speedily introduced.

"I've heard of you before," smiled the senator. He was a
pleasant-looking man of forty-five. "Frank says the Rover boys