noon
Phil , have you packed up your things ? '' `` Yes , sir . I 'm all ready . '' The noon meal was a jolly affair . The herders cooked their own meals out on the range , and after this the boys would eat with them . But to-day they were invited guests in the home of the rancher and hanker . In the meantime Professor Zepplin and Mr. Simms had become interested in each other and already were looking forward to the next few days on the range together , with keen pleasure .