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The Young Engineers in Colorado

CHAPTER II
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When he finds that a man can really do the work that he's paid to do I imagine that Thurston is well satisfied and not afraid to show it." "What's that noise ?" demanded Harry, trying to peer around the corner of their tent without rising.
"The field gang coming in, I think," answered Tom.
"Let's get up, then, and have a look at our future mates," suggested Harry Hazelton.
"No; I don't believe it would be a good plan," said Tom.

"We might be thought fresh if we betrayed too much curiosity before the crowd shows some curiosity about us." "Reade!" sounded Blaisdell's voice, five minutes later.

"Bring your friend over and inspect this choice lot of criminals." Tom rose eagerly, followed by Harry.

As they left the tent and hurried outside they beheld two rows of men, each before a long bench on which stood agate wash basins.

The toilet preceding the evening meal was on.
"Gentlemen," Mr.Blaisdell, as the two chums drew near, "I present two new candidates for fame.


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