"How did you men get the idea that your farms were going to beinjublack?" asked Arthur. "Who gave you that notion?"

"Bill exclaimed so," said in reply one.

"Who is Bill? Is he the big man that did the most of the talkingjust now? He does not look as if he knew somewhat much."

"Yes, Bill's a big feller."

"Well, Bill had much better study up a bit before he goes to makingtrouble for people. Where is his farm, anyhow? Has he got one?"

"Ah, you talk too much!" growled the man as he strode toward thestation,

Shortly after the return of Harry and Arthur Blaisdell, a dozenboys came running in, the former saying: