There's too big a chance of danger this afternoon, Foss." "Pooh, Mr.Sailor!" laughed Ella Wright.

"I'll show you that some folks who don't know what Annapolis looks like are not frightened by toy waves." Miss Ella thereupon stepped into the launch and seated herself.

Miss Susie followed.
"Aren't you people going ?" asked Ab Canty.
"I'm not going if Dave considers it so unwise that he'd be worried about our safety," Belle answered promptly.
"Going, Laura ?" called Foss.
"No, though I thank you," Miss Bentley replied.

"If Mr.Darrin objects on the score of safety I'm not going to torment him by disregarding his opinion." "I'm of about the same opinion as Darrin, if anyone cares to know," broke in Dan Dalzell.
Tom Foss looked at the other half of his party quizzically, then called to Canty.
"Cast off, Ab.

Ha, ha! I never thought to see United States sailors and embryo Naval officers so much afraid of a little tossing water." Chug-chug! Ella and Susie were laughing a bit teasingly as the motor started and the little craft darted away from the float and took to the waves beyond.
Dave did not answer.