And we have something to surprise you," and Abel, laughing heartily, could hardly contain himself.
"I know what it is!" broke in Jimmy.

"You've got a new boat.

I saw it as we came up! It's a fine big boat, too!" "It's a greater surprise than that," laughed Abel.

"It's in the house.
Come in and see him." "A baby!" guessed the delighted Jimmy.

"It's a baby!" "Come in and see for yourselves," Abel invited, and pushing the door open he led them into the cabin, where Mrs.Abel overwhelmed them with greeting, and brought Bobby forth for introduction.
"A boy, and a white one!" exclaimed Skipper Ed in English.