Moored to a rude little wharf, resplendent in the sunlight, lay the finest motor boat they had ever seen.
Then their astonished gaze rested on the stern, upon which was painted in large Roman script this magic word, "Rambler."
[CHAPTER III]
NAT IS ANGRY
Scarcely believing their eyes the boys crowded around the boat.
"What does this mean?" gasped Bob Somers.
"Look, look! There's a note for somebody," shouted Tom; "quick, let us see what it says."
Bob leaped lightly into the boat, and picked up an envelope, which he hastily tore open.
"Hurrah, hurrah!" he shouted. "Fellows, what do you think of this?"