PAGE The boys entertain Mr. Ewing _Frontispiece_ Chub Eaton was lying in a cloud of dust 15 Writing the invitation to Harry 37 In a great studio 49 Roy 59 Chub descended at the Porter’s bag and baggage 71 The boys arrive at the wharf 83 The “Jolly Roger” begins her cruise up the Hudson River 99 Roy stared silently, with open mouth 123 Dick and Roy slumbering 153 But Mister Trout didn’t want to come 193 They had dressed in their best clothes 207 The next moment they were all shaking hands 223 Before noon camp was made at the edge of the grove 245 She tied together the strings of a quaint little black bonnet 251 The figure disappeared noiselessly into the night 291 “A little more of the hegg, ma’am?” 299 “I want the key of the store” 309 The till was empty 333 Two men entered the tent 359 “You stay where you are” 369 They waved back to her and went on 405 The doctor was called on for a speech 409 CAPTAIN CHUB CHAPTER I THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder. The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench. “Come on, fellows,” said the captain cheerfully. “We’ve got to hold ’em tight. Not a man sees first, Tom; don’t lose ’em.”