lmly. "And if he and I resemble each other, that is nobody's
fault. I don't suppose I'll ever see that fellow again." But in this
surmise our hero was very much mistaken; in the weeks to come he was to
see a great deal of Ward Porton.

It was not long after this when the _Eaglet_ resumed her run for
Portland. As the other vessel was headed in the opposite direction, they
soon passed out of sight of the craft. Then Portland Light came into
view, and before long the _Eaglet_ was passing the numerous islands of
Casco Bay.

"This would be a dandy place to pass the rest of the summer," was
Roger's comment, as he and Dave stood by the rail, watching the
beautiful scene as it was unfolded before them. The bay was very calm,
and the numerous islands dotting it in all directions made the spot one
of unsurpassed beauty.

"From all accounts, Roger, I think we'll find the vicinity of Mirror
Lake just as beautiful as this," answered Dave. "I have never been
there, but they tell me the scenery is simply grand."

"We certainly ought to have a good time, scenery or no scenery,"
answered the senator's son, "with such a fine bunch of people as are
going."

"Right you are!" broke in Phil. "We ought to have the best times ever at
the lake."

It had been arranged by Mr. Lawrence that they should stop for three
days at Portland, the owner of the steamer having a number of business
matters to transact. During that time the boys continued to sleep on
board, but spent the days in visiting Old Orchard Beach, Cape Elizabeth,
Peak's Island, Orr's Island, and various other nearby resorts.

"It certainly is a great place," remarked Dave, on the evening of the
second day. "I think a fellow could spend his whole summer here, and
have a dandy time."

It had been a question whether they would stop at Boston on the return
trip, but at the last minute Mr. Lawrence decided to go direct to New
York City, as he had been informed that a cargo was waiting there for
the steamer.

"That cuts Dave out of his visit to Miss Ford," remarked Roger, after
this announcement was made.

"I think it cuts you out just as much as it does me, Roger," returned
our hero, with a smile. "I think, behind it all, you would like
first-rate to call on her."

"I'll tell you what I would like," answered the senator's son. "I'd like
to see how they take moving pictures--I mean the kind indoors."

"We may get a chance at that some day," said Phil. "I know one or two
men