id the builder, motioning to
chairs. "You've been working for me for a sort of pay, but now I want
to make a definite and regular arrangement with you. I'm willing to
provide your keep aboard the boat, and furnish your uniforms. In
addition, I am willing to pay Captain Benson a hundred and fifty
dollars a month, and Hastings and Somers each a hundred."

That offer brought the three boys to their feet. "It's--it's too
much!" Jack managed to gasp.

"First time I ever had an employe tell me he was being paid too much,"
laughed the builder. "Now, see here, young men, Pollard and I are
going to make fortunes out of building these boats--huge fortunes, we
believe--and we want to attract loyal young men to us by paying them
at least fair wages. Think it over, and you'll soon agree you're not
being paid too much."

What could the young men do but accept the wonderful good fortune that
was offered them? Then Farnum, laughing, rose and opened a nearby door.
There stood Grace Desmond smiling.

"Captain," announced the builder, as he took one of the girl's hands in
his own, "I shall want you to decorate the 'Pollard' handsomely next
Thursday. On that day Miss Desmond will become Mrs. Farnum. Captain
and crew of the 'Pollard,' we shall look for you to be at the wedding,
and wearing new uniforms that have already been especially ordered for
the occasion."

What could the young men do but congratulate the happy couple? And
they did it most heartily.

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