"Sixteen pounds, sixteen shillings, and sixpence, sir," replied Patrol-leader Peter Stratton of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts. "That includes the profits from our latest concert." "Hardly enough to buy a boat in these days of dear wages and materials," commented the Scoutmaster. "I'm very much afraid that our plans for acquiring a little cruiser will have to be deferred to a more favourable season--next year, perhaps."…
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