something different about Betty's boat. It was most complete, and
practical. The boys were in transports over it, and when Will and his
chum Frank Haley were allowed to steer they could not talk enough
about it.

Preparations for the cruise went on apace. Captain Marlin oversaw them
at odd times, for he was in business, and made trips between New York
and Deepdale.

In the meanwhile Grace fully recovered from the runaway accident. Not
so poor Dodo, however, and it was feared that the little girl would
have to be operated on.

"When?" asked Betty, thinking that this would spoil Mollie's trip.

"Oh, not for some time," was the answer. "They are going to try
everything else first."

Some of the mothers arranged to go along on part of the cruises, and
other married ladies volunteered for the remaining days, so the girls
would be properly chaperoned. Then began the final preparations.

"And if you see anything of Prince on your wanderings, don't fail to
catch him," begged Will, a few nights before the day set for the
start.

"We will," promised Grace.

The telephone rang-- they were all at Grace's house. She answered.