closely.

"So you got my boat," remarked the former owner of the craft. "I
hope you will be able to fix it up."

"Oh, I think I shall," answered the new owner of the CARLOPA. "If
I can't, father will help me."

"Yes, you have an advantage there. Are you going to keep the same
name?" and Mr. Hastings seemed quite interested in what answer the
lad would make.

"I think not," replied Tom. "It's a good name, but I want
something that tells more what a fast boat it is, for I'm going to
make some changes that will increase the speed."

"That's a good idea. Call it the Swift."

"Folks would say I was stuck up if I did that," retorted the youth
quickly. "I think I shall call it the ARROW. That's a good,
short name, and--"

"It's certainly speedy," interrupted Mr. Hastings. "Well now,
since you're not going to use the name CARLOPA, would you mind if
I took it for my new boat? I have a fancy for it."

"Not in the least," said Tom. "Don't you want the letters from
each side of the bow to put on your new craft?"

"It's very kind of you to offer them, and, since you will have no