"Will they come?" asked Dab.
"Certainly. That kind of boy always comes. Nobody wants to keep him from coming."
"When do you look for them?"
"Right away. Vacation's almost gone, you know."
"Won't they be ashamed to meet your sister?"
"Not a bit. They'll try their tricks, even after they get here."
"All right. We'll help 'em all we know how. But, boys, I'll tell you what we must try for."
"What's that?"
"One grand good sailing-party in 'The Swallow,' before they get here."
"Hurrah for that! Annie was wishing for one, only yesterday."