Miss Elting, with glasses in hand, was studying the approaching boat.

Fortunately the night was dark, though the stars were shining brilliantly.
"All lie down!" came the quiet command from the captain of the "Red Rover." All except Harriet flattened themselves on the deck.

The rowboat drew slowly up toward the scow, then was permitted to drift in the rest of the way.

When almost alongside, the boys in the rowboat decided to go around to the other side.

This nearly upset the plans of Harriet Burrell, but she quickly moved her force to the opposite side of the deck near the stern end.