“Shall we give you a tow to Cresville?” the steersman went on. “That’s as far as we’re going.”
“We’d be much obliged if you would,” spoke Jerry. “Does your boat belong there?”
“I think it will after to-night, boys,” said the man at the motor. “How are you? Came near beating us,” and he took off the cap that had shaded his face.
“Why it’s Chief Dalton!” exclaimed Ned, as he and the others recognized the head of the Cresville police force. “What in the world are you doing here, chief?”
[CHAPTER X]
SAVED FROM THE FALLS
“Why, I was racing you boys,” replied the officer.
“I see you were. But I never knew you went in for motor boats,” said Ned. “Is that your craft?”