"We came up on that account, and also to have a good time in the mountains," said Dick, before Sam or Tom could speak. "But, Mr. Barrow, I wish you wouldn't mention this to the other folks around here. They might laugh at us for coming on what they think is a wild-goose chase." "Oh, I won't say a word on it--if you want it that way." "Did this Goupert leave any relatives?" asked Sam. "No, lad, not a soul." "Then if we should find that treasure it would belong to us," put in Tom. "Every penny on it, lad. But don't raise any high hopes, or you may be sorely disapp'inted." "Oh, I came for a good time," replied Tom, in an off-handed a manner as possible. Presently John Barrow had to get out of the wagon to fix something on the harness. While he was doing this Dick leaned over to his two brothers. "Don't say anything about the map to anybody," he whispered. "We'll keep that a secret for the present." And Tom and Sam nodded, to show that they understood. The ride to John Barrow's house soon came to an end, and as the boys alighted at the horseblock the door opened and Nellie and Grace Laning appeared. "How do you do, Tom!" cried Nellie, as she ran and caught him by the hand, while Grace did the same to Sam. "We're awfully glad to see you, and to see Dick and Sam, too," and a hand-shaking all around followed. Then Mrs. Barrow, a motherly woman, was introduced and also her daughter Addie, who was Nellie's age, and full of fun. "Come right in, boys," said Mrs. Barrow. "Supper is waiting, and I'm sure you must be hungry." "Hungry doesn't describe it," said Tom. "I could eat sole leather. Phew! what an appetite riding in this mountain air does give a fellow!" "Can you ever remember the time when you wasn't without an appetite, Tom?" asked Nellie Laning, with a laugh. "Never go so far into ancient history," he returned solemnly, and a general laugh followed. Soon their outfit was safely housed in the barn, and then they entered the house, where the long supper table, filled with good things, awaited them. All three of the girls insisted upon waiting on the boys, and it proved as jolly a meal as they had ever eaten. They lingered for an hour at the table, talking and cracking nuts, and during that time the Rover boys became thoroughly acquainted with the Barrow family. "Oh, I've heard lots about you!" said Addie Barrow. "Nellie has told me great, long stories about Tom's bravery, and Grace has told me all about Sam's doings, and both of them have told about you, Dick----" "Now, do be still, Addie!" put in Nellie Laning. "I declare, I never said a word!" "Oh! A word! Why, you kept me awake one night for over an hour telling about how Tom----" "Let's have a song," broke in Sam. "I see an organ in the next room and some music. You must play," he added, to Addie. "She plays beautifully," put in Grace, thankful for the change of subject. "Addie, give them that new song, 'I'm Sorry, Oh, So Sorry!'"