ruce, examining the
contents of the first-aid chest that formed the body of the side car.
"Come on, let's dig into this and see what we have to work with."

That invitation was unnecessary, for several of the lads were rummaging
through the chest while others were inspecting the machine and still
others were wandering through the building looking their new quarters
over. So occupied were they in this pleasant occupation that they
completely forgot the time. Indeed, it was after six o'clock before they
realized it. And since six o'clock was the dinner hour at the hotel the
lads hustled off up the beach to find their boarding place.

For an hour after they left the hotel the scouts wandered through the
resort acquainting themselves with the place. At eight they all returned
to the south station, for they realized that they still had a great deal
to do that evening.

When the electric lights were lit and the scouts were comfortably
situated in the bedroom of the Station, Bruce called a meeting. The four
best swimmers were selected first. They were Jiminy, Romper, Bud and
Bruce. After a vote Jiminy and Bruce were selected to man the motorcycle
in the south station, while the two others were appointed operators of
the apparatus in the north station. The six remaining lads were
appointed lookouts to man the beach towers. Three were attached to the
north station crew, of which Bud was made leader, and the other three
were appointed members of Bruce's south station crew.

Before the meeting adjourned it was decided that all ten scouts remain in
the south station for the night, since there would be very little work
for them to do next day. Bruce also thought it wise to have all the lads
together while they were learning to use the pulmotor and becoming
familiar with their apparatus. Then, too, the south station was better
located to afford the lads a view of the automobile races next morning,
which counted for a great deal.

By sleeping two in a bed and disregarding any slight discomforts the ten
lads found that they could occupy quarters meant to accommodate only
five. And after a round of pillow fights and similar nocturnal
diversions they were finally all tucked in and ready for sleep.

"Well, good-night, fellows. Hope we all sleep comfortably," shouted
Romper after the lights had been turned out.

"Good-night yourself," shouted Jiminy. Then he added, "Hi, fellows, the
Internationals to-morrow! Whoop--e-