[Two Boys in Wyoming by Edward S. Ellis]@TWC D-Link bookTwo Boys in Wyoming CHAPTER I 17/18
It is very kind in the doctor to consent to the arrangement.
I hope you appreciate it, sir." "I thank him very much," said Jack, looking toward the physician, who just then drew his hand across his mouth to suppress the smile that was tugging at the corners. "Of course," continued Mr.Dudley, still with the manner of a philosopher, "in visiting such a section, inhabited by large and fierce game, you must take every precaution.
I shall furnish each of you with a repeating Winchester, a revolver, and such other articles as may be necessary.
We will now excuse you, with the understanding that if any objections occur to either, you will let us know at once, so that you may continue your studies, while I engage other parties to attend to this business." "I'll think it over," replied Jack, tremulous with delight. And then he and his chum withdrew and went up-stairs again to the room of Fred Greenwood, who hastily closed the door.
The next instant they were hugging each other, and dancing about as if their senses had forsaken them; and indeed it may be said that for a brief while such was the fact. "Fred," said the happy Jack, when there was a lull in the excitement, "we must fix upon a name for ourselves." "I thought our parents attended to that a good many years ago." "You know what I mean; we need some title that will distinguish us from all other young gentlemen of our acquaintance.
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