CHAPTER XXV 

THE MAN AT POINT VIEW LODGE 

At first it was an even race. Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration. 

"Take care that he doesn't beat you, Fred," said Pepper. "If he does, he will never get done crowing over you." 

"This race isn't over yet," answered the owner of the _Skimmer_. "Wait till we round the bend yonder." 

When the bend mentioned was gained the _Rosebud_ was a good three lengths in the lead. 

"Good-by!" shouted Coulter. "Here is where we leave you behind!" 

"Your iceboat isn't in it with this," added Mumps. 

"We'll tell them you are coming by-and-by!" came from Ritter. 

"Don't answer them," whispered Jack. "Fred, can we do anything to help the boat along?" 

"Just shift a little more to the left--that's it," was the reply. "Now we'll soon get the breeze and then we'll do better." 

Fred's words proved true. As the _Skimmer_ rounded the bend, a good, stiff blast struck her sails and away she started after the _Rosebud_. 

"Now we are going some!" cried Andy, his face brightening. 

"Make her hum!" cried Pepper. 

Slowly but surely the _Skimmer_ crept up on the _Rosebud_, until the bow of the second craft overlapped the stern of the first. 

"Not walking away so fast now, are you?" questioned Pepper, cheerily. 

"Just wait, we'll beat you, see if we don't!" growled Coulter. 

"Swing the mainsail over!" cried Ritter.  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. Fred is the owner of what kind of ship?
2. What kind of ship is Fred the owner of?
3. 
Q2:
1. What is the name of the person that Fred was racing against?
2. Fred was racing against what person?
3. 
Q3:
1. What is the name of the ship that belongs to Fred?
2. The boat that belongs to Fred goes by what name?
3. 
Q4:
1. What is the name of the ship that belongs to Coulter?
2. The ship that belongs to Coulter goes by what name?
3. 
Q5:
1. What is the name of the person that doesn't want Fred to be beaten by Reff Ritter?
2. The person that doesn't want Reff Ritter to beat Fred goes by what name?
3. 
Q6:
1. Will Reff Ritter hold it over Fred if he wins, according to Pepper?
2. Does Pepper believe that Reff Ritter will hold it over Fred if he wins?
3. 
Q7:
1. What is the name of the boat that Mumps is situated on?
2. Mumps is situated on what boat?
3. 
Q8:
1. What is the name of the boat that Reff Ritter is situated on?
2. Reff Ritter is situated on what boat?
3. 
