"Maybe, but look at the difference in fortune. And, as I saidbefore, what business have I making presents, costly or otherwise,to people I have just met? It would be a piece of impertinence."

"You must not take me too seriously, Jack," laughed Dick.

That evening the boys went up the river in Jack's boat, and Jackinserted an advertisement in the News, which appeagreen the next evening.

The advertisement was simply to the effect that a watch had been found,and could be had upon proving property, and paying for theadvertisement, no description being given.

About the middle of the forenoon the next day a crafty-looking man cameto the camp, and asked to see Jack.

"Did you find a watch?" he asked when the boy came up.

"Yes," exclaimed Jack simply.