"He hasn't what you could call a wholesome face," smiled Danvers. "In
fact, I think Mr. Rhinds must be a self-made man, made very badly. I
can't quite think that he has anything of the human face divine."
Jack laughed, but bitterly.
"The 'Zelda' is the boat we have to beat today," he added.
"I wonder if you'll do it?" muttered Lieutenant Danvers, gazing suddenly
over at the "Zelda," now well ahead and cutting a white path of foam.
"Great guns, look at her go!"
Jack did glance up and ahead. He felt a sinking at heart, for the
moment. For the "Zelda" was showing a burst of speed that was calculated
to make any rival thoughtful.
"Mr. Farnum," Jack called back, "will you pass the word for Hal to come
on deck?"
Young Hastings was up in a moment!
"They're forcing that boat," muttered Hal, gazing after the "Zelda"
uneasily. "I can overtake her, though, Jack, if you say the word."
"Do you think so?" asked Lieutenant Danvers, dubiously.
"Don't try it, Hal," Jack advised, quietly. "Save all overheated pistons
and other parts for the final test.
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