A moment later the steam tug parted company with the launch, and the chase after the Dora was resumed.
CHAPTER XXVII
CAUGHT ONCE MORE
The two girls hardly dared to breathe as they stood at the rear of the houseboat, trying to untie the small rowboat which lay on the deck.
"Oh, Dora, supposing they find us out?" gasped Nellie.
"I don't think we'll be any worse off than we were," answered her cousin.
"Do you think we can launch the rowboat and get into it without upsetting?"
"We can try."
The small craft was soon unfastened and they dragged it to the edge of the houseboat. There was a small slide, on hinges, and they had seen the boys use this more than once, and knew how it worked. Down went the rowboat with a slight splash, and they hauled the craft up close by aid of the rope attached to the bow.
"Now the oars!" whispered Dora.