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Around the platform a railing was constructed with a gate at the bow , and one on each side of the boat , so that the members of the club could get into it only at these three places . Frank and Charles protested against this railing at first , and maintained that there was not the least danger of their falling into the water ; but Captain Sedley , knowing how prone boys are to scuffle and be careless , insisted upon having it . The boys watched the progress the carpenters made in erecting the boat-house with the deepest interest , and Uncle Ben got almost out of patience answering the innumerable questions they put to him in regard to what everything was for . Morning , noon , and night they visited the building , and longed for Saturday afternoon , when they were to make another excursion in the Zephyr . Poor Tony 's misfortunes had excited all their sympathy , and divided their attention with the club . Some of them ventured to doubt the innocence of their companion , though a large majority felt quite sure he would be cleared at the trial . Early on Saturday afternoon , Frank and Charles met at the boat-house .