Harriet and Tommy brushed the rope aside and swam easily to the end of the boat, where Harriet assisted Tommy up, afterwards being herself assisted aboard by Crazy Jane.

The two thoroughly soaked girls staggered into the cabin, where Harriet sat down on the floor, laughing hysterically.
Miss Elting pulled down the shades and lighted the lamp.

She stood regarding her charges with a quizzical twinkle in her eyes.
"What a mess! What a mess," laughed Crazy Jane.

"But we repelled the boarders, didn't we, darlin' ?" "They won't try to play any tricks on us after this, I am sure," agreed the guardian.

"I'll warrant they are still wondering what happened to them.