when you went down the big river; also tell me the many adventures that I’m sure must have come your way during those glorious weeks.”
“Done!” cried one and all, as they shook hands with the jolly retired lawyer, and Herb started to paddle him to the dock.
“What time is dinner hour, fellows?” sang out Mr. Spofford, just as heartily as though he might be one of the youngsters.
“Six sharp; but we’ll wait for you any length of time you say, sir,” replied Jack.
“Look for me before that time; and remember, boys, I’m a man of some size, so be warned,” laughed the other, waving his hand.
“Oh! we know all about that, sir; because, you see, we’ve got a shining example of the same with us,” called Josh, motioning toward Buster.
“That’s so; but I’m afraid you mean a horrible example; for we fat fellows are to be pitied,” floated back to their ears.
Nick sank back on his seat, looking plainly troubled.
“Oh! my, if I thought there was any danger of my ever getting like that I’d – I’d, well, I don’t know what I’d do; but something pretty desperate – skip a meal once a week, perhaps,” he remarked to George.
The other was already trying to draw his own boat alongside, so that he might aboard; for naturally each skipper had thought of the craft that was dearest to his mind; and Herb returning, both Jack and Jimmie used the rowboat to reach the anchored Tramp.
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