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"All right," came back the answering hail from the Varmint II and
in a brief time both boats were swiftly moving down the river.
Again the spray dashed over each party, the water through which
they were passing again seemed to be moved as if by some intense
heat beneath it. The noise of the motor and the sound of the
rushing water made it difficult for the Go Ahead boys to hear one
another.
There was slight disposition however, to talk, for all on board
the little boat were eagerly watching their rival. Although there
were no sure grounds for their belief, the Go Ahead boys were
confident that the strongest rival they would face in the coming
race was the boat which now was only a few yards distant.
And what a beautiful little structure she was. Her lines were all
graceful and as she slipped through the water she seemed almost
to share in the prevailing excitement.
Steadily the two boats continued on their way, neither apparently
being able to gain much upon its rival. Occasionally the Varmint
II led by a few feet, only to lose the advantage as the Black
Growler slowly drew ahead. Evidently they were evenly matched.
This fact, however, served only to increase the interest of the
Go Ahead boys.
When at last the Varmint II again turned from the course and with
a wide sweep started across the river there had been no sure test
of the comparative speed of the two boats.
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