“Not a bad idea,” applauded Nick. “Who knows but that we’ll get off easy that way? Faculty will be so surprised when we don’t offer any of the usual excuses that they’ll probably forget to put us on pro. Anyway, let’s try it.”
“I’ll try anything once,” murmured Jimmy, as he stretched his numbed legs. “I wonder, though, if we can see our way back? Bet you we’ll run into the bank every two minutes! Where the dickens is that canoe? I thought we left it right here. And where’s——” Jimmy stopped and turned toward the others approaching. “Say, fellows, I know an awfully good joke,” he drawled.
“What is it?” demanded Nick suspiciously.
“Get ready to laugh. All set? Well, [the canoes have gone!]”
CHAPTER XIV
MAROONED!
“Gone!” exclaimed Hugh. “My word! But how——”
“Cut out the comedy, Jimmy,” said Nick. “Aren’t they there, really?”