"
"Oh, we won't kick at anything you say," Frank promised. "There is not
much I can say for this crowd. But one thing--we are good sports. All
in favor of Allen's proposition say 'Aye.'"
The vote was carried unanimously, and the newly made judges were
instructed by Will to "trot along to the finishing point" and wait till
they saw him leading the van. Then they would know who had won the race.
There was an ironic shout at this assertion and Conway's laugh came back
to them as he and his sister started to obey orders.
"Well, now, is everybody ready?" Roy asked, surveying the group
critically. "Suppose you girls get started. We won't jump in until one
of you gets well past that jut in the shore--then it's our time to show
a little speed."
"All right, we are ready," said Mollie. "Frank, when you say the word
we'll start."
The girls lined up with beating hearts, waiting for the word that would
relieve their taut muscles.
"One--two--three--_go_!" Frank counted, and the Outdoor Girls made a
running dive into the water, which was deep at this point, and struck
out strongly for the goal.
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