CHAPTER VI.
PAUL MAKES A GOOD SPECULATION.
"Now, John you must steer, while I skin the perch," said Paul, as he resigned the helm to his brother.
"That I will," replied he, with alacrity, for he did not often get a chance to handle the boat, and was fond of the amusement.
"But you must be careful, and keep your eyes open, for we have no time to spare," added the youthful skipper.
"Do you think I don't know how to steer a boat?" asked John, hurt by the insinuation.
"You know how well enough, if you will pay attention to it, and not be fooling with her."
"I'll keep her right."