"Yes, and row too?"
"Where did you learn?"
"Oh, my home is by the sea-shore,—an old sailor taught me."
"Well, come and have a row now, and let's see who's the best man. I never have rowed on salt water."
"You are sure to beat me," said Leslie, "you are so much older than I am. But will there be time before dinner?"
"Plenty; besides, the exercise will sharpen your teeth, and they'll need it to-day, for Fridays are boiled beef days."
"But I am to dine with my father at the doctor's table."
"Oh, then, you are all right, come along."
Away the boys bounded, as only school-boys can, shouting and laughing, and playing off harmless practical jokes upon each other. They soon reached that part of the river where the boats were hauled up on the bank.