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 hunting club. But we will talk about that at some future time. Do you belong to the other clubs?"

Prime replied that he did, adding that any body could get into them, for there was no limit to the membership.

"The canoe and yacht clubs are getting large enough to be unwieldy," said he. "I know of a good many boys who are not satisfied with the way things are managed, and it wouldn't surprise me at all if there should be a split some day. There are a few of us who are talking it up as fast as we can. We are getting tired of seeing the same old tickets elected every year, and think it high time we had a change."

"Is Wayring much of a canoeist?" asked Tom.

"Indeed, he is. He can walk away from any one around here, I am sorry to say, and in fact, there's hardly any thing that boy can't do. I would give almost any thing to see him beaten, and I—say!" exclaimed Prime, a bright idea striking him. "Are you fellows canoeists?"

"My cousins are; but I can't say as much for myself," answered Tom. "I have always