"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. I will send copy to papers in a few
other towns as well, and I will see to it that the railway folks
know about it. Fortunately the railway people will attend to
their own advertising, as it will give them some chance to bring
extra passengers. Now, boys, does either crew wish to draw any
expense money to help in preparing for the race?"