There was a good deal of brass and nickel plated work, and the metal shone like a mirror.
"I declare it's most too good to use," said Sam, when on a tour of inspection.

"This craft must have cost a sight of money." "It did," answered his father.

"But the owner is a millionaire so he can well afford it." The boys were as much interested in the machinery as in anything, and they visited the engine room and became acquainted with Frank Norton, the head engineer.

They learned that the engine was of the most modern type, and that the _Rainbow_, in spite of her breadth of beam she was rather wide could make twenty to twenty six knots an hour in an ordinary sea.
"And we've got a licence to go where we please," added the head engineer proudly.
Now that they were aboard the steam yacht the Rover boys were anxious to be sailing.

But they were also anxious to greet their friends and they awaited the arrival of the others with interest.