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EVEN LEF GETS HIS SHARE
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to send the three rivals off as though they were part of a machine.

It was a pretty picture as the starter called out the word:

"Ready!"

Quickly following this came the sharp report of the pistol, and the three boats shot forward like arrows, as the oars fell into the water.

The great race was on!