"There's a reward of two dollars for anyone who
finds it."
"Poor fellows!" said Betty as they rowed off. "I'd give two dollars of
my own now if we could find their canoe for them. They must be
dreadfully disappointed. Well, shall we start?"
"Yes, let's get it over with," replied Grace, nervously.
Grace and Amy were selected to look after the motor, they having been
"coached" by Uncle Amos for several days. They were to see that it did
not lack for oil, and if anything got out of adjustment they could fix
it. They would be stationed well forward in the cabin, and the
bulkhead being removed, they could easily get at the machinery.
Betty and Mollie would be at the wheel. Aunt Kate declined to take
part in the race, and Uncle Amos was not eligible under the rules,
this being strictly a race for girls and women.
Several events were run off before the Class B race was called. Then
the boats, including the Gem, moved up, and were formally inspected to
make sure that all the rules and regulations had been complied with.
No fault was found.
"Are you all ready?" asked the starter.
"Ready," was the answer, and the first boat shot away.
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