After enjoying the swing for a time, there was a proposition to go out in the boats.
The boats could comfortably accommodate eight persons each. This number had been obtained, when Joshua came up.
"I'm going," he said unceremoniously.
"You will have to wait till next time," said Ralph Morse. "We've got the full number."
"No, I'm going this time," said Joshua, rudely.
"I don't believe there's room. We have eight already."
"There's room for nine. If there isn't you can wait till next time yourself. Besides, you want me to steer."
"Do you know how to steer?"
"Of course I do," said Joshua, boastfully.