“Ah, what do I care what he said?” growled Herring, turning quickly and walking toward the road, followed by his companions.

They did not see him again and were not troubled by Jenkins or any of the pretended farmers, the work of surveying going on rapidly after that.  At length it was completed to the satisfaction of everyone and the camp was broken up, the boys dispersing to their several homes.

Those who have been interested in the fortunes of Jack Sheldon and his friends will welcome the next volume of the series, which will show the young surveyors completing the work already begun and contain much to interest and instruct, as well as to amuse.

Jack spent a part of his vacation with Percival, and when the two parted Dick said earnestly: 

“You’ll be on hand for the building of the railroad, Jack?”

“I certainly will, Dick.”

THE END