Its speed had been
checked as soon as the accident had occurred and the two men on
board quickly began to pull in the two skiffs, which they had in
tow.
In a brief time they took their places on board one of the little
boats and with long strokes started swiftly back in their search
for their lost prize.
Fortunately the men soon found the floating muscallonge which now
had been dead two hours. Eagerly they drew the fish into their
skiff and when they returned to their motor-boat they were aware
for the first time that the Go Ahead boys were there to help.
Few remarks, however, were made and as soon as the muscallonge
had been restored to its place both boats continued on their way.
"I'm afraid," muttered Mr. Button, "that isn't the last thing
that is going to happen to-day."
"I hope not," said Miss Susie lightly.
Apparently all the efforts of Fred's grandfather to subdue the
light-hearted girl were doomed to failure. Why his prejudice
against her had become so strong it was difficult even for Fred
to understand, although he was familiar with the peculiar ways of
Mr. Button.
"Look yonder!" suddenly exclaimed John, "That's the Varmint II
again."
Coming around the end of a nearby island the swift little
motor-boat was seen approaching.
Taking his megaphone Fred shouted, "Come on, we'll try it again!
We couldn't do much this morning.
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