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that might come along.

That dawn was a wonderful one, especially
for those unaccustomed to what Florida could
offer in the way of sunrises. Even while the pair
partook of their limited breakfast, they kept an
eye on the amazingly delicate shades of color
that marked the approach of the sun above the
eastern horizon.

But they had work ahead and could not waste
time by lingering over the early morning meal.
In order to lessen the chances of discovery it
would be necessary for them to conceal the ship
from spying eyes and with his former effectual
result in camouflage as a sample of how it could
best be accomplished, Perk took it upon himself
to repeat the operation.

They had aboard the amphibian a cleverly
arranged collapsible canvas boat that could be
launched in short order and was to be propelled
by means of a short but serviceable paddle.
While up in Canada with the Mounties, Perk
had become quite proficient in the use of a paddle
and also in balancing by sheer instinct while
in a tipsy little canoe.

Accordingly he convinced his chum that since
both of them could hardly expect to occupy the
small shallop and carry any quantity of greens,
it was up to him, Perk, to put the job through in

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