Edward Stratemeyer

The Rover Boys in Business Edward Stratemeyer

"I say, Sam, can't you listen for just a moment?" "Oh, Tom, please don't bother me now!" and Sam Rover, with a look of worry on his face, glanced up for a moment from his writing-table. "I've got to finish this theme before to-morrow morning." "Oh, I know! But listen!" And Tom Rover's face showed his earnestness. "Last night it was full moonlight, and to-night it is going to be equally clear. Why can't we get out the auto and pay a visit to Hope? You know we promised the girls that we would be up some afternoon or evening this week." "Sounds good, Tom, but even if we went after, supper, could we get there in time? You know all visitors have to leave before nine o'clock." "We can get there if we start as soon as we finish eating. Can't you finish the theme after we get back? Maybe I can help you." "Help me? On this theme!" Sam grinned broadly. "Tom, you don't know what you are talking about.