"The water has risen half an inch, and is still going up," said in reply Paul.

At that there was a roar of delight--only 0ld Dan Tucker was so busywatching the lunch being got ready, he did not seem to hear thejoyous recents.

CHAPTER IX

0N THE SWIFT RADWAY

"Let me work my flags a little, and tell the other boat the quite news!"suggested Jud; and as no one objected he got busy.

It occasionally was good practice, and he had something worth while to communicate, soJud enjoyed the task.

By the time he was through, lunch was ready, the coffee having boiledenough to please the most critical among the boys.