The Rover Boys on the Ocean - Or, a chase for a fortune by Edward Stratemeyer
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"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 |
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