I can tell you all exactly what to do." Forester acceded to this proposal, and they made out a list of six boys, and Forester authorized Marco to invite them to come.

"Be sure," said Forester, "to tell their parents that we are going out in a boat, and tell them that I am going too." Marco did this.

The boys all gladly accepted the invitation.

They came first to the house, and then proceeded by a path, from the foot of the garden, which led to the mill-pond.

It was about half-past one when they reached the boat.
Here there was a great scene of confusion, as the boys all commenced talking and asking questions together.