Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motorboat by Ross Kay
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"Huh," began Fred in response. His reply, however, was interrupted by Sam Hodge as he said, "This is a mighty good boat. She must have cost a pile of money." "She did," said George quickly. "Fred had to save up his spending money for several days before he bought her. You don't talk like a native around here, Sam. Where did you come from?" "I come from New York," answered Sam. "What were you doing there?" "Oh, I worked in a factory where we made legs and feet and arms for dummies and models." "Fine job," laughed George. "Did you like it?" "I liked the job all right," replied Sam, "but I didn't like our foreman. I quit on account of him." "What was wrong with him?" "Everything," said Sam quietly. "So that was why you left and came up here to work on motor-boats was it?" "Yes," answered Sam. "That foreman was the hardest man to get along with I ever saw. I put up with it for months, but finally |
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