Instantly all gave him their attention.
“What is the difference between an auction and seasickness?” grinned the tall boy.
There were several guesses at the answer, but no one gave it. Finally Jolliby was urged to explain the difference between an auction and seasickness.
“Why,” he laughed, “one is a sale of effects and the other is the effects of a sail.”
Smart produced his handkerchief and began to sob.
“What’s the matter?” asked one of the girls.
“I have been robbed!” moaned Ted. “That was my pet property. I owned that. My happiness is ruined!”
“I’ll tell you where you can always find happiness,” declared Dick at once.
“Where?” cried Ted.
“In the dictionary,” answered Merriwell.