Devlin , Minot , & Co. sounds well , hey , Gus ? '' `` Very , but they are such good-natured chaps , they 'd never get rich . By the way , Ed came home at noon to-day sick . I met him , and he looked regularly knocked up , '' answered Gus , in a sober tone . `` I told him he 'd better not go down Monday , for he was n't well Saturday , and could n't come to sing Sunday evening , you remember . I must go right round and see what the matter is ; '' and Jack jumped up , with an anxious face . `` Let him alone till to-morrow . He wo n't want any one fussing over him now . We are going for a pull ; come along and steer , '' said Frank , for the sunset promised to be fine , and the boys liked a brisk row in their newly painted boat , the `` Rhodora . '' `` Go ahead and get ready , I 'll just cut round and ask at the door . It will seem kind , and I must know how Ed is . Wo n't be long ; '' and Jack was off at his best pace . The others were waiting impatiently when he came back with slower steps and a more anxious face . `` How is the old fellow ? '' called Frank from the boat , while Gus stood leaning on an oar in a nautical attitude . `` Pretty sick . Had the doctor . May have a fever . I did n't go in , but Ed sent his love , and wanted to know who beat , '' answered Jack , stepping to his place , glad to rest and cool himself . `` Guess he 'll be all right in a day or two ; '' and Gus pushed off , leaving all care behind .
`` Hope he wo n't have typhoid -- that 's no joke , I tell you , '' said XXXXX , who knew all about it , and did not care to repeat the experience .
Co. Devlin Ed Frank Gus Jack Rhodora day evening right