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 Frank , who knew all about it , and did not care to repeat the experience . `` He 's worked too hard . He 's so faithful he does more than his share , and gets tired out . Mother asked him to come down and see us when he has his vacation ; we are going to have high old times fishing and boating . Up or down ? '' asked Jack , as they glided out into the river . Gus looked both ways , and seeing another boat with a glimpse of red in it just going round the bend , answered , with decision , `` Up , of course . Do n't we always pull to the bridge ? '' `` Not when the girls are going down , '' laughed Jack , who had recognized Juliet 's scarlet boating-suit as he glanced over his shoulder . `` Mind what you are about , and do n't gabble , '' commanded Captain Frank , as the crew bent to their oars and the slender boat cut through the water leaving a long furrow trembling behind . `` Oh , ah ! I see ! There is a blue jacket as well as a red one , so it 's all right . `` Lady Queen Anne , she sits in the sun , As white as a lily , as brown as a bun , '' sung Jack , recovering his spirits , and wishing Jill was there too . `` Do you want a ducking ? '' sternly demanded Gus , anxious to preserve discipline . `` Should n't mind , its so warm . ''
But XXXXX said no more , and soon the `` Rhodora '' was alongside the `` Water Witch , '' exchanging greetings in the most amiable manner .
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