In spite of his declaration that he was not anxious, it was plain
to his friends that Fred was somewhat cast down by the glowing
reports which his companion had brought concerning the swift
rival motor-boat.
"To-morrow we'll be on the 'ragin' canawl,"' said Grant. "Now
then, I want to know if there is any fellow in this crowd who
knows anything about the world's great canals."
"We don't know anything," said Fred. "We heard you talking this
morning, but how much of what you said is true nobody knows, not
even yourself."
"It's all true," retorted Grant. "As I told you I wasn't willing
to start on a trip like this without knowing something about what
I was doing."
"When do you start on that new line?" laughed George.
"It doesn't make any difference," said Grant. "Now the Panama
Canal, for example belongs to the United States, doesn't it?"
"It does," acknowledged Fred.
"Well, now as a future citizen of this country just tell me
between what places that canal extends. If there is one fellow in
this crowd who can give me the right answer I will pay for the
dinner for all the Go Ahead boys."
"Panama," said John promptly.
"Panama what?" retorted Grant sharply.
"Why the Panama Canal is located at the City of Panama," said
John somewhat abashed by the manner of his friend.
"That's good as far as it goes," said Grant, "but I want to know
if you know where the other end of the canal is located.
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