To-morrow we'll see if we can't do better than they do." After a little more practice it was surprising how much more easily they took to the new style of paddling.
"Rest on your paddles for a few minutes," Dick ordered.

"Get in some deep breaths.

Then I'm going to pump up your speed to the best that you can do with the new stroke.

We'll try to go to the hotel landing flying." When all was ready Prescott gave the word.
"Now, your best speed, and all the strength you can properly put into the work.

Go! One, two, three, four! One, two, three, four!" Across the lake sped the canoe, Dick & Co.