to talk to-- and they may be in spite of the mean way they acted
toward you-- why, then, we can question them, and gradually lead the
talk around to autos, and racing, and storms, and all that. They'll
probably let out something about having been caught in a storm once,
and seeing a horse run away. Then we will be sure they are the same
ones, and-- well, I don't know what would be the best thing to do
then, Grace."

"Grace had better notify her father or brother if she finds out these
are the men," suggested Aunt Kate. "They would be the best ones to act
after that."

"Surely," agreed Grace. "That's what I'll do. And now let's go over to
the dock, and see about supper. I'm as hungry as a starved kitten."

"And with all the candy she's eaten since lunch!" exclaimed Mollie.

"I didn't eat much at all!" came promptly from Grace. "Did I, Amy?"

"I wasn't watching. Anyhow, I am hungry, too."

"I fancy we all are," spoke Betty. "Well, we will soon be there," and
she started the motor, and swung the prow of the Gem over toward the
dock.

There were one or two small open motor boats tied there, but they were
not manned. The girls made sure of their cable fastenings, and soon
the appetizing odor of cooking came from the small galley. The girls
donned long aprons over their sailor costumes, and ate out on the open
deck, for it was rather close in the cabin.