"I hope so. If it was any other of the Go Ahead boys I would say
we would be sure to find him there, but no one knows what Jack
will do. The only certain thing about him is his uncertainty.
Don't you remember--"
"I'm telling you," interrupted Grant, "that we'll find John
waiting for us at the dock. He knows where we're going to land."
"If String is there I'll agree to pay for the dinner to-night,"
said George. "My own feeling is that he hasn't left Poughkeepsie
yet."
It was still light when at last the Black Growler approached the
dock where she was to be tied up for the night. The three Go
Ahead boys were peering ahead of them with interest, every one
looking among the men on the docks for their missing companion.
CHAPTER IV
THE LOST IS FOUND
"He isn't there," exclaimed George gleefully. "I'm safe on my
dinner."
"I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had
glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing
friend.
"Of course I'm right," said George. "I am always right. That's
the reason why your fond parents wanted me to go with you on this
trip. Somebody has to go along who understands modern life, so I
reluctantly gave up my own convenience and came along to look
after these poor benighted Go Ahead boys."
"Keep quiet a minute, George," said Grant, "we all appreciate
your kindness.
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