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cried Dick the next morning on dressing . `` And fresh adventures , '' added Tom . `` But I do hate to leave dear old Putnam Hall , '' sighed Sam , and then the others sighed , too . It was not until noon that the three Rover boys were ready to go , having first bid farewell to their numerous friends . Then they shook hands with Captain Putnam . `` We hate awfully to leave you , '' said Dick , earnestly . `` And I hate to have you go , Richard , '' was the reply .