"
"Certainly," answered Charles; "but, if I was as much of a blockhead
as you are, I'd be careful to keep my thoughts to myself."
Archie did not answer, for he knew it would only add fuel to the fire;
for Charles's actions indicated that he was bent on getting up a
quarrel. He had determined to make another attempt to "settle
accounts" between himself and Frank.
"I'll bet you fifty dollars," said Charles, "that there are not half a
dozen boats about the village that can beat that sloop."
"I'm not in the habit of betting," answered Archie; "but, if you will
find a boat about the village that _can't_ beat her, I'll eat your
sloop."
"You are green, indeed," said Charles. "Now, what do you suppose that
sloop cost me?"
"Well," answered Archie, thrusting his hands deep into his pockets, "I
think ten dollars would foot the bill."
Archie said this in so comical a manner that Frank and the others
could not refrain from laughing outright.
Charles was angry in an instant, and, quick as thought, he sprang
forward and seized Archie.
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