"Oh, all right. Yes, it's a splendid trip," said the fellow, and
drew his camp chair even closer. The girls wished to edge away,
but there was no room in the narrow bow. The eldest girl looked
around as if for help. Her eyes met those of Dick, and she
blushed.

"Say, that fellow is a regular pill," whispered Tom to his elder
brother.

"Somebody ought to take him by the collar and pitch him
overboard."

"You are right, Tom," answered Dick, and then as the bully
attempted to crowd still closer to the girls he suddenly arose,
took a few steps forward, and caught Dan Baxter by the arm.

"You get out of here and be quick about it," he said in low but
firm tones.

The fellow started, and for the instant his face changed color.
But then he saw that Dick was but a boy, younger and smaller than
himself, and his bullying manner returned. "Who are you talking
to?" he demanded.

"I am talking to you. I told you to get out -- and be quick about
it."

"Oh, cried the eldest girl, but her face took on a look of relief,
for she saw that Dick was a thoroughly gentlemanly youth."