Part 39 (1/2)

Into the goat cart they piled and off started Nicknack, waggling his funny, stubby tail, for he enjoyed the children as much as they did him.

”Hurray!” yelled Ted. ”Isn't this fun?” and he cracked the whip in the air.

”Hurray!” yelled Jan and Trouble.

”Baa-a-a-a!” bleated Nicknack. That was his way of cheering.

And so we will leave the Curlytops and say good-bye.

THE END

THE TOM FAIRFIELD SERIES

BY ALLEN CHAPMAN

Author of the ”Fred Fenton Athletic Series,” ”The Boys of Pluck Series,” and ”The Darewell Chums Series.”

Tom Fairfield is a typical American lad, full of life and energy, a boy who believes in doing things. To know Tom is to love him.

TOM FAIRFIELD'S SCHOOLDAYS _or The Chums of Elmwood Hall_

Tells of how Tom started for school, of the mystery surrounding one of the Hall seniors, and of how the hero went to the rescue.

The first book in a line that is bound to become decidedly popular.

TOM FAIRFIELD AT SEA _or The Wreck of the Silver Star_

Tom's parents had gone to Australia and then been cast away somewhere in the Pacific. Tom set out to find them and was himself cast away. A thrilling picture of the perils of the deep.

TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP _or The Secret of the Old Mill_

The boys decided to go camping, and located near an old mill. A wild man resided there and he made it decidedly lively for Tom and his chums. The secret of the old mill adds to the interest of the volume.

TOM FAIRFIELD'S PLUCK AND LUCK _or Working to Clear His Name_

While Tom was back at school some of his enemies tried to get him into trouble. Something unusual occurred and Tom was suspected of a crime. How he set to work to clear his name is told in a manner to interest all young readers.

TOM FAIRFIELD'S HUNTING TRIP _or Lost in the Wilderness_