The captain did so, and the others listened with amazement to the story of the plot to capture the Yucatan, and its ultimate outcome.
“They are smart girls,” declared Mrs. Sebastian, “but this time I believe we have them safe.”
“I sincerely hope so,” was the reply.
An hour later the girls were left alone.
“What on earth shall we do?” exclaimed Mabel.
“There is nothing we can do,” replied Shirley. “We must wait for some one to rescue us.”
“Do you suppose there is anything in what Captain Von Blusen gave as his reason for being here?”
“Of course; but the thing that puzzles me is how he got here so soon. You remember how we left him?”
“Yes. But he’s a very resourceful man. I wish he were on our side.”
“So do I. If he were, we might get away.”