"I guess they won't need any help," said Sam, who was watching the efforts of the men on the other boat. Its speed had been checked as soon as the accident had occurred and the two men on board quickly began to pull in the two skiffs, which they had in tow.
In a brief time they took their places on board one of the little boats and with long strokes started swiftly back in their search for their lost prize.
Fortunately the men soon found the floating muscallonge which now had been dead two hours. Eagerly they drew the fish into their skiff and when they returned to their motor-boat they were aware for the first time that the Go Ahead boys were there to help.
Few remarks, however, were made and as soon as the muscallonge had been restored to its place both boats continued on their way.
"I'm afraid," muttered Mr. Button, "that isn't the last thing that is going to happen to-day."
"I hope not," said Miss Susie lightly.
Apparently all the efforts of Fred's grandfather to subdue the light-hearted girl were doomed to failure. Why his prejudice against her had become so strong it was difficult even for Fred to understand, although he was familiar with the peculiar ways of Mr. Button.
"Look yonder!" suddenly exclaimed John, "That's the Varmint II again."
Coming around the end of a nearby island the swift little motor-boat was seen approaching.
Taking his megaphone Fred shouted, "Come on, we'll try it again! We couldn't do much this morning."