Paula was rather timid, but Inza enjoyed every moment of the sail. With a position near Frank, who was at the
wheel, she chatted and laughed, not in the least affected by the motion or the heeling of the sloop.
Remarkable to state, Browning did not remain below and sleep in his bunk, as was his custom. He came on deck, looking remarkably wide awake, and he made himself agreeable to the girls and Miss Gale.
There was not swell enough to make anyone seasick, which added to the pleasures of the cruise.
Diamond was doing his best to make himself agreeable to Paula, and she seemed to find his company acceptable, but after a time she called Bruce to her, so that she was between them.
"Don't you think Mr. Merriwell very reckless, Mr. Browning?" she asked. "Mr. Diamond insists there is no danger, but just see how frightfully the yacht tips at times?"
"Of course, I wouldn't want to frighten you, Miss Benjamin," said Bruce, giving her a significant look and winking toward Jack; "but we all know Frank Merriwell's a veritable landlubber, and he hasn't any more judgment about running a boat like this than a four-year-old youngster."
Paula looked alarmed at this, and Diamond muttered something under his breath.
When Jack was not looking, Bruce gave the Boston girl a reassuring smile, whispering:
"Not the least danger in the world, Miss Benjamin."