"That's a pretty fair sum," said Fred. "But we ought to have a little more. Outfits worth using will cost at least six dollars per player, and we'll want ten or fifteen dollars for extras."
No boy living in the vicinity of the lake was more enthusiastic over the club than Teddy Dugan. By common consent Teddy was made a member without paying any initiation fee, and Harry called him the club's mascot. During a game Teddy was to look after the bats and other articles, and he likewise promised to do all he could to get the grounds in readiness for the first match.
"Which puts me in mind that we mustn't forget the grand stand," said Frank. "No grounds is complete without a stand."
"My father says he will build the stand if we'll furnish the lumber," returned Link.
"The lumber will cost a nice penny," came from Bart. "I wish I could find a pocketbook with about a hundred dollars in it. That would just set us on our feet."
"Day dreams!" cried Joe. "Bart, you are in Lakeport, not in a story book."
"Well, why can't I find a pocketbook? You found those papers up to Pine Island last winter, and they were mighty valuable."
"That's true, too."
"Speaking of Pine Island, what's the matter with taking a trip up there next Saturday?" came from Paul Shale. "My uncle said he would lend us his big sloop if we wanted it. We could take our lunch and have a dandy time."
"Fine!" came in a shout from half a dozen.