Edward Stratemeyer
Published: 2014-11-05
Total Pages: 108
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"[...]don't care for flying as much as I thought I would." "Is that so? Now, I thought you were planning a honeymoon trip by aeroplane. Think of the novelty of it!" "No, a steamboat or a parlor car will be good enough for me, when I go on a honeymoon trip," answered Dick, and for a very good reason he blushed deeply. "Hello, William Philander Tubbs!" cried Tom, as a tall, dudish-looking student crossed the college campus. "What's the price of eggs this morning?" "What is that, Tom?" questioned the stylishly-dressed youth, as he turned in the direction of the others. "I asked what was the price of eggs?" said Tom, innocently. "The-er-the price of eggs? How should I know?" stammered William Philander Tubbs in astonishment. "Weren't you in the chicken business once?" "Gracious me! No, Tom, no!" "Funny I made the mistake-and I want to know the price of eggs the worst way," went on the fun-loving Rover, innocently. "What do you want to know the price of eggs for?" questioned William Philander, curiously. "Why, you see, we've got a new problem in geometry to solve, and the price of eggs will help out," continued Tom, looking very serious. "What is it, Tom?"[...]".