"If we go down around Cape Horn and up the west coast of North and South America we'll cross the equator twice," went on Bob. "We can have fun both times."
"I'm afraid you're thinking more of the fun you are going to have than the real reason for this voyage, Bob. It is a punishment for your prank on the minister."
"I know it, but, mom, I can't seem to feel that way about it."
"And I don't know as I blame you, Bob, though of course it was very wrong to put glue on the reverend gentleman's chair."
Bob felt he must tell the news of his prospective voyage to his chums. Leaving his mother to sort out his clothes, he went out in the street. It was Saturday and there was no school. In fact, the term would close in another week, so Bob would miss little instruction by taking the cruise.
The first lad Bob met was Ted Neefus. His chum hurried up to him and Inquired:
"Did he hurt you very much?"
"Who?"
"Your father."
"My father? What do you mean?"