But if I get all
packed, and clear out, she can't find me and she
can't hold me back. She is visiting her mother
now. I can send her a wire from Kurzon after
I get there."
"I don't believe the telegraph there is work-
ing," laughed Professor Bumper. "But suit
yourself. I must go back to New York to arrange
for the goods we'll have to take with us.
In a week, Tom, we'll start."
"You must stay to dinner," Tom said. "You
can't get a train now anyhow, and father wants
to meet you again. He's pretty well, considering
his age. And he's much better I verily
believe since I said I'd turn over to him the task
of finishing the stabilizer. He likes to work."
"We'll stay and take the night train back,"
agreed Mr. Damon. "It will be like old times,
Tom," he went on, "traveling off together into
the wilds. Central America is pretty wild, isn't
it?" he asked, as if in fear of being disappointed!
on that score.
"Oh, it's wild enough to suit any one,"
answered Professor Bumper.
"Well, now to settle a few details," observed
Tom. "Ned, what is the situation as regards the
financial affairs of my father and myself? Nothing
will come to grief if we go away, will there?"
"I guess not, Tom. But are you going to take
your father with you?"
"No, of course not."
"But you spoke of `we.' "
"I meant you and I are going."
"Me, Tom?"
"Sure, you! I wouldn't think of leaving you
behind. You want Ned along, don't you, Professor?"
"Of course.
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