“If you throw all his dirt overboard here, we shall get aground, sure,” added Stockwell, as Ole danced up to the group of students.
“No wonder you feel light after getting rid of such a load of dirt,” said Sanford.
“O, I’m all right,” laughed Ole, good-naturedly; for he did not seem to think that dirt was any disgrace or dishonor to him.
“How came you in that leaky boat, Norway?” demanded Rodman; and the entire party gathered around the waif, anxious to hear the story of his adventure.
“I went into it.”
“Is that so?” added Wilde.
“Yes, sir.”
“I say, Norway, you are smart,” replied Rodman.
“All over.”