CHAPTER XIV
BEN BASSWOOD'S ARRIVAL
The students to participate in the proposed feast had made out a list of the things desired, so Dave and Roger had to do no thinking on that score. The senator's son led the way to the baker's shop, and here they procured several cakes and also a dozen chocolate eclairs and cream puffs. Then came a trip to the candy shop across the way, where they obtained several pounds of confectionery. Next they called at a grocery, for sugar and some lemons for lemonade.
"I wish we could take along some soda and root beer," said Roger. "But I am afraid the bottles would be too heavy."
"I've got an idea," answered Dave. "Let us get the stuff and hide it under the seat of the carryall. We can get it out of the carriage to-night, when Horsehair isn't around."
"Just the thing—if the scheme will work!" cried Roger. "Let us risk it, anyway. A dozen bottles won't cost a fortune, and the storekeeper can leave them right in the box."
They were soon at the shop where soda and
