"Did you make the sails yourself, Frank ?" "Yes," answered Frank.

"I did all the work on her.

She ought to be a good sailer, after all the trouble I've had.

How would you like to spend an hour with me on the river to-morrow?
You will then have an opportunity to judge for yourself." The boys readily agreed to this proposal, and, after a few moments' more conversation, they got into their skiff and pulled down the creek.

The next morning, about four o'clock, Frank awoke, and he had hardly opened his eyes before he was out on the floor and dressing.