At the signal off went the boats having a time allowance. Then the five, including the _Dartaway_, got off together. Behind it came three rated higher than the Cresville boys' craft, and then the _Giant_, a big boat, but with a smaller engine than the _Tortoise's_. Last came Mr. Smith's craft, and what a noise she made when her captain, who, with two friends was running her, threw in the high speed gear.

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