“Ready, both of you?” demanded Jack, as the two rival speed boats ranged alongside the Tramp, one on either quarter.
“Ready here!” answered Clarence, briskly.
“Same here, Jack!” called George, hovering over his engine, which was running at about its next to slowest notch.
“Then go!” shouted the starter; and instantly both craft shot forward like arrows, while the rattle of their exhausts sounded as if a battle were in progress.
[CHAPTER XVI]
“WIRELESS DAY”
“Hurrah!” shouted Josh, wildly excited, and glad for once to be on the narrow speed boat.
“May the best one win!” called Jack, as he watched the rivals drawing ahead of the two slower boats.