diligently to their studies during this unlooked-for, unfortunate,
but wholly necessary lengthening of the vacation season. By
applying to their respective teachers pupils will learn what
studies to continue.'"

"Whoop!" yelled Bob.

"O-la-la!" cried Ned after the fashion of some Eastern dervish.

"Say! That's great!" exclaimed Jerry. "A month more of vacation!"

"Now we can go to California with Professor Snodgrass, and help him
catch horned toads!" added Ned.

"And visit the Seabury family," supplemented Jerry. "Oh, boys, this is
simply immense! Things are coming our way after all!"

CHAPTER V

PROFESSOR URIAH SNODGRASS

THE sudden and unexpected news that they need not begin their school
studies on Monday morning fairly startled the boys, at first. They
read the circular over again, to make sure they were not mistaken.

"Why didn't I get one?" asked Bob, rather suspiciously.

"Probably it's at your home now," suggested Ned.

"And I ought to have one, too," said Jerry.