"I think so."
"Is the purpose of our going to sea on the lakes known, or is it not to be known to any one outside of ourselves?"
"Certainly not. The mission might fail of its purposes were such to be the case. To all intents and appearances, you two boys will be plain, everyday sailors. You will find many hardships in the life of a Great Lakes sailor, but then, if I know you, I do not believe you will mind these very much," added Mr. Carrhart, with an indulgent smile.
"We certainly shall not," answered Rush, with emphasis. "The harder the work the better it seems to agree with me."
"But not with me," retorted Jarvis.
The president laughed.
"That doesn't agree with what the reports show. For industry and attention to duty you are a close second to your friend Rush. I presume, Rush, that we shall be losing you one of these days?"
"What do you mean, sir?"
"You will wish to go on to the mills, eh?"
Steve thought briefly.