"I want two volunteers," said Frank hurriedly.
"I!" cried Tony.
"I!" repeated half a dozen others.
"Tony and Fred, roll up your trousers, and jump into the water. You can easily push her off."
"Agreed!" cried the two volunteers, as they hastened to execute the order.
"Six of you take your oars; back her as they push; the other four stay in the stern-sheets to settle her down aft."
"Ay, ay!" exclaimed the boys.
"Now for it! Stern all! Give way!"
The effect was instantly perceived; the boat was moved back about a foot.
"Once more, all together!" said Frank.