Tony, thought that twice up and down the lake, making an eight-mile race, would be best; but Frank felt sure that it was too long, and that it would tire the boys too much.

So it was finally agreed that they should pull only once up and down, making about four miles.
As the Butterfly club were to meet that evening, Frank departed earlier than he otherwise would have done, so as not to be considered an intruder.
Tony's club were in high spirits that evening.

The praise bestowed upon them had created a strong feeling of self-reliance in their minds.
Their discipline had passed through a severe ordeal, and it was pronounced perfectly satisfactory by all concerned.

They had done hard work, and done it well.

Their success was the result of their excellent discipline.