"If we stay away from the yacht very long it is certain to alarm the girls."
"It might."
"I want you to go back and tell them I have discovered signs of game here and have stayed to see if I can't bag it. You need not say what sort of game. Then I want you to get Hodge and bring him with you, taking three of the guns and sufficient ammunition. As you will be going out for game, that will create no alarm. Leave Diamond and Dunnerwust to guard the girls and Miss Gale. I will remain here till you return, and you might bring me something for lunch. Tell them it is likely to take some time to bag our game, and caution them not to be alarmed if we do not return before nightfall."
"But I don't like the idea of leaving you here alone," protested the big Yale man. "There is no telling what may happen."
Frank laughed softly.
"Don't worry about me," he said. "I shall not venture into the old boarding house alone, and it is not likely I'll not be able to defend myself here on open ground."
Bruce hesitated.
"How are you feeling now?" he asked.
"All right."