"But what good does that do us ?" "A whole lot, maybe," was the enigmatic reply.

"See here, Sam, you can win that race if you get your hydroplane ?" "I'm sure of it." "You are going to bet on yourself, of course." "Sure.

I've got to raise some money somehow." "Well, I've thought of a way you can borrow the money to get your boat back, and when you win the race you can return it.

Come on, lees go to Bill's den, and we'll have a smoke and talk it over.".