CHAPTER XVIII.
"WON'T WIN AGAINST A MUDSCOW" "How can we help Mr.Wright by racing ?" queried Hartwell.
"By enabling me to advertise a canoe race between high school boys as an attraction to bring added guests to this hotel," the manager explained for himself.

"Let me see.

This is Thursday.
If the race were to be held day after to-morrow---saturday---would that give both crews time enough to get ready ?" "Saturday will suit Gridley," Dick answered promptly.
"And Preston also," guaranteed Bob Hartwell.
"At three in the afternoon on Saturday ?" asked Mr.Wright.
"Yes, sir," Prescott nodded.

"But will you have sufficient time to advertise, Mr.Wright ?" "Plenty of time," replied the manager, "if I send my letters away by tonight's mail.

I will advertise in a Gridley paper, and also in Preston and Trentville.