That will be next best to doing it actually . '' `` You are so fond of travelling , I should think it would be very dull for you here , uncle . Do you know , Aunt Plenty says she is sure you will be off in a year or two . '' `` Very likely . '' `` Oh , me ! what shall I do then ? '' sighed Rose , in a tone of despair that made Uncle Alec 's face brighten with a look of genuine pleasure as he said significantly , `` Next time I go I shall take my little anchor with me . How will that suit ? '' `` Really , uncle ? '' `` Really , niece . '' Rose gave a little bounce of rapture which caused the boat to `` wiggle '' in a way that speedily quieted her down . But she sat beaming joyfully and trying to think which of some hundred questions she would ask first , when Dr. Alec said , pointing to a boat that was coming up behind them in great style , `` How well those fellows row ! Look at them , and take notes for your own use by and by . '' The `` Stormy Petrel '' was manned by half a dozen jaunty looking sailors , who made a fine display of blue shirts and shiny hats , with stars and anchors in every direction . `` How beautifully they go , and they are only boys . Why , I do believe they are our boys ! Yes , I see Charlie laughing over his shoulder . Row , uncle , row ! Oh , please do , and not let them catch up with us ! '' cried Rose , in such a state of excitement that the new umbrella nearly went overboard .
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