at the club-house in response to the invitation of Mr. Stevens.
Even Fred had now thoroughly recovered from his experience and
was more than positive that he had not been seasick. His strong
words greatly delighted his friends, who aware now that he was
sensitive concerning the matter, lost no opportunity to describe
his sufferings which began soon after they set sail from Oswego.

At first the boys had insisted that as soon as the difficulty
with the Black Growler had been remedied they must proceed at
once on their way. When it was found, however, that there was no
mechanic at the club-house they were easily persuaded to abandon
their project and accept the hospitality of Mr. Stevens for the
night.

Early the following morning a man skilled in all the uncertain
ways of motor-boats arrived in response to the summons of the
officials and in a brief time he discovered that there was
nothing seriously wrong with the Black Growler. Indeed, within a
few minutes he was racing the swift little motor-boat over the
waters of Lake Ontario, which now was calm once more.

The club-house was located on an island at the entrance of a
marvelously beautiful harbor. Three miles inland and about an
equal number in length the waters appeared like a great bowl.
High wooded shores were seen on one shore and on another a row of
attractive cottages behind which the road was visible winding in
and out in the direction of Sacket's Harbor.

Soon after breakfast, when Fred declared that it was time for the
Go Ahead boys to start; Mr. Stevens said, "I think you young