"And yet you are near the ocean."
"Within two miles of it."
Presently the Admiral finished his inspection of the plans. He leaned back in his chair, with his eyes half closed. The other three men looked at him intently. His expert opinion was of the highest value.
"Well," said the Secretary, finally, "what do you think of it?"
"Splendid," was the reply. "It looks as if it had been carved by nature for our present needs."
Five minutes later the Congressman was on his way back to the Capitol. He was bubbling over with good humor. He put his hand on Barry Wynn's shoulder:
"We've got a bully start, Barry," he said. "I do believe you're going to be my mascot."