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His closest chum and companion was Joe Atwood, fair-complexioned and blue-eyed, who, though he resembled Bob in being manly and likable, had a hot temper that often got him into trouble and would have done so oftener had it not been for the cooler disposition and counsel of Bob. Joe’s father was a prosperous physician of the town. The two boys were inseparable.

They were not exclusive, however, and had as congenial companions two slightly younger boys, Herb Fennington and Jimmy Plummer. Herb’s father kept the largest general store in town. Herb could scarcely be described as a chip off the old block, for while his father was industrious, Herb dearly loved his ease, and would have passed work by without a greeting if he had met it on the street.

Jimmy’s father was a carpenter and contractor, and he must have fed Jimmy well, for the latter was fat and chunky and notorious for his appetite, especially for doughnuts, of which his mother made most excellent specimens. Jimmy appreciated them so well and so often that he had gained the nickname of “Doughnuts,” the fitness of which was recognized by all who knew him.