CHAPTER VI
READY FOR A CRUISE
"What a pretty cabin!" cried Mollie.
"And see the places to put things!" exclaimed Betty.
"Places to put things!" fairly snorted Mr. Marlin, or to give him his proper title, Captain Marlin. "Places! Huh! Lockers, young ladies! Lockers! That's where you put things. The aft starboard locker, the for'd port locker. You must learn sea lingo if you're to cruise in the Gem."
The girls were still aboard the new motor boat. They could not seem to leave it since Betty had been told that it was a gift from her uncle. They inspected every part, turned the wheel, daintily touched the shining motor, and even tried the bunks.
"There is room for five in the cabin," said Betty, looking about. "If we wanted to take an-
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