"This, I
reckon, is my masterpiece."
"It is a bully one, anyhow!" ejaculated Bob. "Aren't you curious to
hear what Zenas Henry will say when he sees it?"
"I am sorter itchin' to," admitted Willie in less meditative tone.
"Only last night I was thinkin' after I got to bed how would be the
best way of givin' it to him. I've sorter set my heart on springin' it
on him as a surprise. What's your notion?"
"I think that would be a fine plan," replied Bob, eager to humor the
gentle dreamer. "If we could get him and the captains out of the way,
it would be good sport simply to fasten the attachment to the boat and
wait and see what happened."
"Wouldn't that be the beateree!" chimed in Willie excitedly. His face
glowed and he rubbed his hands with honest pleasure. "Wouldn't it,
though? We could manage it, too, for Delight could arrange to get
Zenas Henry an' the three captains out of the way. She's an almighty
good one at keepin' a secret, as I reckon you've found out already."
He stole a sly glance at the young man at his elbow who flushed
uncomfortably.
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