Edward Stratemeyer

The Rover Boys in Business; Or, the Search for the Missing Bonds Edward Stratemeyer

Publisher Marketing: "Sam!" No answer. "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. Do you know what this theme is on?" "No, but I can help you if I have to." "This is on 'The Theory Concerning the Evolution of--'" "That's enough, Sam; don't give me any of it now. Time enough for that when we have to get at it. There goes the supper bell. Now, downstairs with you! and let us get through as soon as possible and be on our way." "All right, just as you say!" and gathering up a number of sheets of paper, Sam thrust them in the drawer of the writing-table. "By the way, it's queer we didn't get any letter to-day from Dick," the youngest Rover observed. Contributor Bio:  Stratemeyer, Edward Edward Stratemeyer (1862-1930) is known primarily for his novels for the young. Creator of such classic series as The Bobbsey Twins, The Hardy Boys, and the Nancy Drew series, he also wrote many historical novels. Most, including FOR THE LIBERTY OF TEXAS, relate to the great conflicts of the nineteenth century.