Look at them , and take notes for your own use by and by . '' The `` Stormy Petrel '' was manned by half a dozen jaunty looking sailors , who made a fine display of blue shirts and shiny hats , with stars and anchors in every direction . `` How beautifully they go , and they are only boys . Why , I do believe they are our boys ! Yes , I see Charlie laughing over his shoulder . Row , uncle , row ! Oh , please do , and not let them catch up with us ! '' cried Rose , in such a state of excitement that the new umbrella nearly went overboard . `` All right , here we go ! '' and away they did go with a long steady sweep of the oars that carried the `` Bonnie Belle '' through the water with a rush . The lads pulled their prettiest , but Dr. Alec would have reached the Point first , if Rose , in her flurry , had not retarded him by jerking the rudder ropes in a most unseamanlike way , and just as she got right again her hat blew off . That put an end to the race , and while they were still fishing for the hat the other boat came alongside , with all the oars in the air , and the jolly young tars ready for a frolic . `` Did you catch a crab , uncle ? '' `` No , a blue-fish , '' he answered , as the dripping hat was landed on a seat to dry . `` What have you been doing ? '' `` Seeing Fun . '' `` Good for you , Rose ! I know what you mean . We are going to have him up to show us how to fly the big kite , for we ca n't get the hang of it . Is n't he great fun , though ? ''
`` No , little XXXXX . ''
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