The ground was now being cultivated by the man who had the next farm, and the house was tenantless.
"I've got the key of the house," said Dave.

"If you'd like to take a look inside I'll unlock the door.

But it's a very poor place--a big contrast to the Wadsworth residence." "And so you used to work here, Dave ?" said Phil, gazing around at the fields of corn and wheat.
"Yes, I've plowed and worked these fields more than once, Phil.

And in those days, I didn't know what it was to have a nice suit of clothes and good food.

But Professor Potts was kind to me, even if he was a bit eccentric." "It was a grand thing that you found your folks--and your fortune," said Roger.
"Yes, and I am thankful from the bottom of my heart." The three boys entered the deserted house, and Dave showed the way around.