The Steamboat had to take on considerable freight at Cedarville, so she remained at the little dock for the best part of half an hour. During that time the Rovers and their friends saw Tad Sobber and Nick Pell walking around the village, but did not speak to them.
"Hullo, here is something new," said Songbird, as they walked past the stores. "A dime museum!"
"Such a thing as that will never pay here," was Dick's comment. "Not enough people."
"It is to remain only one week," said Sam, after reading the sign over the door.
"Wonder if they really have one hundred snakes in the collection?" mused Tom, also reading the sign. "If so, there would be some fun if the bunch broke loose."
"Want to go in and look at the snakes?" asked Songbird.
"I ton't," answered Hans. "Of I look at so
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