“That is very likely,” said Harry; “our schooner is only a make shift.”

“I should call it a fraud.”

“Call it what you like, and you won’t call it out of its name, but I say, have you any more life belts left?”

“They are hanging up there by the half dozen.”

“Go and get some, there’s a good fellow.”

Mr. Mole looked sternly at Girdwood.

“Harry,” he cried, “when did your nigger die? Am I to be your servant?”

“No, sir.”

“Are we not all equal here?”

“I hope so.”