SENDING FOR SAM
The waiting of the boys continued longer than any of them had expected.
An hour passed and still no one appeared from the cottage.
"I wonder if there's anything wrong," said Fred as he glanced anxiously at the door.
"I guess not," answered George promptly. "The girls probably are exhausted, but I don't think there's anything serious. They came out of it a good deal better than I was afraid they would at first."
Following George's statement, the two girls were seen at that moment departing from the house. Accompanying them on their way to the dock were several members of the household who were doing their utmost to assist them.
Apparently, however, their services were neither required nor requested, for in a moment both girls moved quickly in advance of the little company and approached the dock.
Stepping quickly on board, Miss Susie said, "What did you do with my canoe?"
"We have got it here for you in tow. We thought you would probably want to take it with you and we're going to carry you home."
"That's very good of you," laughed the girl as she glanced back at her companion to make sure that she too had boarded the motor-boat.