“No. Browling thought so, too, but then Crosby whispered in his ear. At once Browling’s face took on a look of cunning.
“‘Can you do it?’ he asked, and Crosby said he could.
“Then Browling said he would put out his money on Si, if he could find anyone to bet. You know the whole crowd is rich.”
“Yes, and I know another thing!” exclaimed Jerry suddenly. “I fancy I can see through their plan.” “What?”
“Crosby owns a steam launch, you know.”
“I do.”
“What is to prevent him from running the launch so that I shall get all the swash? It would make me lose a quarter minute or more, and perhaps upset me.”
“Jiminey crickets! I believe you are right!” whispered Harry.
“Did they mention the steam launch?”
“They did. Browling said he would go and take a look at her.”