I have also been touched by our warm western hospitality, and have had the added pleasure of meeting some of my young readers face to face.
Once again I thank the many who have praised my books in the past.

I trust that this volume may prove to their liking, and benefit them.
EDWARD STRATEMEYER.
April 12, 1910.
-- --------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE I.Dave and His Chums 1 II.

A Stray Shot 11 III.

An Interview of Interest 21 IV.

Caught in the Act 31 V.At Niagara Falls 41 VI.