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t Roger and was speedily introduced to the others. "It's going to be a dandy concert this afternoon," said Bert Passmore. "The bandmaster is going to play one of his new marches and a medley of patriotic airs, as well as a piece called 'A Hunt in a Storm.' They say it's fine." "I hope they don't have to play it in a storm," returned Dave, with another look at the sky. "Oh, that storm has gone the other way," answered Bert Passmore. "They often do up here." "Did you get tickets?" asked Roger. "Sure; and I've reserved seats for you at our table, too, for lunch, and for dinner to-night, if you'll stay." "I don't know about to-night, Bert. But I'm thankful to you, just the same. After the concert we want to give you a ride around the lake." "That will be fine!" The car was put under the hotel shed, and the boys went in the hotel to prepare for lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Passmore were present and were introduced, and a little later all sat down to eat. There was an amusement park not far from the hotel and the band concert was to be given there, in a large pavilion that was open on the sides. As it was but a short distance away, the boys allowed the car to stay in the shed and walked to the place. A big crowd was collecting, and by the time the concert commenced, the spot was jammed with people. "It's a lucky thing your friend got reserved seats for us," observed Dave to Roger. "Just look at the crowds coming in!" Phil had gone off--to get some programs. Now, as he pushed his way to his seat, his face showed unusual excitement. "Guess whom I saw!" he gasped, as he sat down. "Who was it?" demanded his chums, quickly. "Job Haskers." "Never!" cried Roger. "What is he doing here?" demanded Dave. "I saw him for only a moment," explained the shipowner's son. "He was right in the crowd and I couldn't follow him." "Was he alone?" asked Dave, with increasing interest, for he had not forgotten the trials and tribulations this former teacher of Oak Hall had caused him. "I don't know that, either--there were so many people around him." "Maybe you were mistaken, Phil," said Roger. "Not much! I'd know Job Haskers out of a million." "I think we all would," murmured Dave. "Did he see you?" "I don't think he did. He was over there--that's all I know about it," and Phil pointed with his hand into a crowd on their left. "We can take a look around for him between the parts and after the concert,"
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