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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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