“You—own—that—boat?” ejaculated James.
“Yes.”
“Did Mr. Cameron give it to you?”
“Yes.”
“I don't believe it. That boat must have cost sixty or seventy dollars. I don't believe he would give you such a present as that.”
“I don't know as it makes much difference.”
“When did he give it to you?”
“This afternoon. I'll row in. Perhaps you would like to examine it.” James surveyed with envious eyes the neat, graceful boat, for he saw at a glance that his own boat, even when new, was by no means its equal.
“Isn't it a beauty?” asked Herbert, not without pride.
“Very fair,” answered James, condescendingly. “Did you ask Mr. Cameron to give it to you?”