"That's what you'll have to do," called one of the men on board the Varmint II, "to lighten your load the day of the race."
"We won't wait until then," called back George. "We'll see if we can't lighten up a bit right now."
As soon as he had spoken, taking one of the artificial legs from the pile he flung it far behind the swiftly moving motor-boat.
Instantly the men on the Varmint II rushed to the stern of their boat and in astonishment were all looking at the leg which now could be seen floating on the surface of the river.
CHAPTER XXV
THE OWNER OF THE BOND
A loud laugh arose from the people on board the Varmint II when the floating leg was more clearly seen.
Indeed the last sound that came to the ears of the Go Ahead boys from their rivals when the boat no longer was seen was a mocking echo of their song,
"Saw my leg off--
Short!"