The carpenter made a ladder by which to climb to the upper deck.

Then there was rope and an anchor, the latter a piece of an old mowing machine; a rowboat, which Jane rented, and heavy green shades at the windows so that they should have greater seclusion; also a cask to hold drinking water.
When the girls finished their work that night Crazy Jane McCarthy had spent quite a sum of money, but the equipment for the "Red Rover" was as nearly complete as they were able to make it.

Just before sunset they went out to watch Miss Elting paint the name on the side of the boat.

In large, neat letters she painted the name in white.

The letters stood out in bold relief against the brilliant red of the boat.
"I propose three cheers for the artist," cried Harriet.
"Wait a minute," called Tommy.
"Well, what is it ?" demanded Margery.
"The job ith not finithhed yet.