When they returned to the boathouse, they found Spencer and Dobbs awaiting them.
“Well,” called Kent, “how does it pan out?”
“The boat is all right,” said Frank, “but my crew is rather rocky, and I am puzzled to know how I am going to coach it. I can’t do it in the boat, but I don’t know where I’ll find a substitute to take my place occasionally. That’s what’s wanted.”
“Noel Spudd is the very man!” exclaimed Dobbs.
“Sure!” nodded Spencer.
“Who is Noel Spudd?” asked Frank.
“Fellow who was going to be on our crew, but his father would not let him stay and train,” explained Kent. “He came to the Cove this morning, and will stay after the race.”
“Can he row?”
“Can he? He’s a daisy!”
“Then he’ll do—if I can get him. See if you can fix it for me, Mr. Spencer.”