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Two Boys in Wyoming

CHAPTER I
15/18

No doubt the young rascals are up-stairs, plotting how to bring us round to their way of thinking.
Suppose you call them down, Doc.

Shall you or I unfold our brilliant scheme ?" "You, by all means, since the property is yours." The physician opened the door of his office and called "Fred!" There was instant response, "Yes, sir." "I would like to see you and Jack for a few minutes in the office." "Yes, sir; we are coming." And a minute later they arrived, handsome, glowing and expectant.
"Mr.Dudley has something to say to you, Jack." Both boys turned their faces expectantly toward the gentleman named, who crossed his legs, cleared his throat and looked very grave.
"My son, Doctor Greenwood and I have been discussing that property of mine in the new State of Wyoming.

We have agreed that I ought to learn something about it before selling my interest in the same.

To secure such reliable information it is necessary to send some one thither whom we know to be truthful and honest.

The doctor thinks, and I agree with him, that the right one to go is you, Jack--that is, if you have no objections." The parent paused for a reply, and Jack, as if the matter was too important to be disposed of hastily, answered: "I don't think of any objections just now, father." "Very well; I am glad to hear it.


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