“We ought to be able to get a union card,” said Walter.
“Toil has no terror for us!” declared Paul, striking an attitude.
“Those boys just hate themselves, don’t they?” laughed Bess.
“They’ve worked pretty hard—for them,” admitted Cora. “And as a special reward, boys,” she added generously, “we’ll let you take us for our first ride in the Water Sprite this afternoon.”
CHAPTER X
SPRINGING A LEAK
“You do us too much honor,” said Paul, making a low bow in his best Chesterfieldian manner.
“I know that perfectly well,” replied Cora; “but I happen to feel in a condescending mood.”
“Good gracious, girls!” exclaimed Belle, consulting her watch, “do you know that it’s nearly twelve o’clock? We’ve been working here all the morning.”
“We’ve been working!” repeated Jack with marked emphasis. “I can see that you’re all out of breath.”
“‘Those also serve who only stand and wait.’”