`` All right , here we go ! '' and away they did go with a long steady sweep of the oars that carried the `` Bonnie Belle '' through the water with a rush . The lads pulled their prettiest , but Dr. Alec would have reached the Point first , if Rose , in her flurry , had not retarded him by jerking the rudder ropes in a most unseamanlike way , and just as she got right again her hat blew off . That put an end to the race , and while they were still fishing for the hat the other boat came alongside , with all the oars in the air , and the jolly young tars ready for a frolic . `` Did you catch a crab , uncle ? '' `` No , a blue-fish , '' he answered , as the dripping hat was landed on a seat to dry . `` What have you been doing ? '' `` Seeing Fun . '' `` Good for you , Rose ! I know what you mean . We are going to have him up to show us how to fly the big kite , for we ca n't get the hang of it . Is n't he great fun , though ? '' `` No , little Fun . '' `` Come , stop joking , and show us what you 've got . '' `` You 'd better hoist that fan for a sail . '' `` Lend Dandy your umbrella ; he hates to burn his pretty nose . '' `` I say , uncle , are you going to have a Feast of Lanterns ? '' `` No , I 'm going to have a feast of bread and butter , for it 's tea-time . If that black cloud does n't lie , we shall have a gust before long , so you had better get home as soon as you can , or your mother will be anxious , Archie . '' `` Ay , ay , skipper .
Good-night , XXXXX ; come out often , and we 'll teach you all there is to know about rowing , '' was Charlie 's modest invitation .
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