The latter indicated the direction by a wave of the hand.
"We'll give you a rope and tell you when you are to drop us," added Jane.
The boys regarded the houseboat rather dubiously.

They did not know whether or not their little launch would be able to tow it.

Jane and Harriet explained to their companions that they were to have a tow.

Then the two girls made fast the line, carrying the latter to the motor boat, after which they cast off from the pier.
The Meadow-Brook Girls uttered a cheer, as the "Red Rover" slowly drifted sideways clear of the dock.

The dock was thronged with people, all of whom were now observing the houseboat.