was but a short distance to the lake's edge, for the camp had been
chosen especially on account of the water advantage.

"There she is! See how she stands out in the clear sunshiny water!
I tell you it is the very prettiest boat on Cedar Lake, and that is
saying something," exclaimed Cora, the proud possessor of the new
motor craft.

"Beautiful," reiterated the Robinson twins.

"But what do you know about running it?" queried Belle.

"Why, I have been studying marine motors in general, and have been
shown about this one in particular," replied Cora. "The man who ran
it up from the freight depot for me gave me a few 'pointers,' as he
called them."

She stepped into the trim craft and affectionately patted the
shining engine.

"'It is much simpler to run than a car, and besides, there isn't so
much to get in your way on the water," Cora went on.

"My!" exclaimed Bess as she stepped in after her hostess. "This is
really--scrumptious!"

"You take the seat in the stern, Belle, and Bess, you may sit here
near me," said Cora, "as I suppose you will be interested in seeing
how it works. Oh! There is the steamer from the train. Hurry!
Perhaps there are folks aboard we know. Let us act at home, and