The same thought sprang up in the minds of both boys: “I wish I could row like that.”
CHAPTER XXI
ROWING
The little boat touched its moorings.
“Mr. Cameron,” said Herbert, “allow me to introduce to you the owner of the boat, Mr. James Leech.”
“Mr. Leech,” said Cameron, “I have to apologize for taking your boat without leave. I hope I haven't kept you waiting for it.”
If the young collegian had not been the son of a wealthy man, whose social position was higher than his own, James would not so readily have accepted the apology. As it was, he said, graciously: “Oh it's no matter. I'm glad you took the boat. How beautifully you row!”
“Thank you for the compliment. Last year I belonged to the Sophomore crew at Yale.”
“I wish I could row as well as you.”