You see, it may be only talk, and if it is, what's the use of getting the ladies excited ?" "It would be just like Nat to play some dirty trick," said the shipowner's son.

"The question is, What will it be ?" "Somebody ought to stand guard," was Roger's advice.

"And I think we ought to tell Dave." This was readily agreed upon, and Dave was told a few minutes later.

His face at once showed his concern.
"It mustn't be allowed!" he said, earnestly.

"I don't care so much on my own account, but think of Mrs.Wadsworth and the girls! Yes, we must keep our eyes open, and if anything goes wrong----" He finished with a grave shake of his head.
"What are you boys plotting about ?" asked Laura, as she came up.