Book-bot.com - read famous books online for free

The Submarine Boys and the Middies - The Prize Detail at Annapolis by Victor G. Durham
page 27 of 225 (12%)

"In a hurry, young man!"

"That's the naval style, I guess," murmured Jack to his chum. "No
fooling in the talk. I wonder if that fellow eats pie? Or is his
temper due to coffee?"

Answering only with a quiet grin, Hal rowed alongside the starboard
side gangway. Jack, waiting, sprang quickly to the steps, ascending,
waving his hand to Hal as he went. Young Hastings quickly shoved
off, then bent to his oars.

"Where's the pilot?" came a stern voice, from the bridge, as Jack
Benson's head showed above the starboard rail.

"I am the pilot, sir," Jack replied.

"Why, you're a boy."

"Guilty," Jack responded.

"What does this fooling mean? You're not old enough to hold a pilot's
license."

By this time Benson was on the deck, immediately under the bridge. A
half dozen sailors, forward, were eyeing him curiously.

"I have no license, sir," Jack admitted. "Neither has anyone else at
Dunhaven. For that matter, the harbor's a private one, belonging to the
shipyard."
DigitalOcean Referral Badge