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124 necessary. Then the sailboat was loaded and the boys got on board.

"We'll have to row," said Dick. "There isn't breeze enough to do any good."

"Well, rowing suits me," cried Sam, and caught up an oar and Tom did the same.

"I'll spell you after a bit," said Fred. "It is not fair to let you do all the work."

"So will I," added Dick.

"Yah, and me," nodded Hans.

"Good-bye, Jack!" cried all, and waved their hands to the hired man.

"Tell the folks not to worry—that we will be all right," added Dick.

"Have a good time!" answered Jack Ness. Then Sam and Tom started to row, and slowly the boat moved in the direction of Lake Nasco.