[CHAPTER VI]
TOM'S COOKING
"What do you mean by running into us like that?" called Nat, angrily, as the boats drifted apart.
The Pirate of the Bounding Deep did not seem to appreciate the humor of the situation.
"What do you mean by running in front of us?"
"Why didn't you stop?"
"How long is it since you owned this river?" demanded Dick Travers.
"Children should be seen and not heard," returned Nat, witheringly.
"Then stop talking, and keep your boat out of other people's way."