But Jerry had no desire to do this. He preferred to look for himself. Bill was sullen and angry, and so was Dr. Belgrade. Both knew that the game was up. But no attention was paid to them.
With no very hearty good-byes, our friends watched the trio of unpleasant ones depart. They could reach civilization in a day or so, and they had enough to eat and drink for that time.
“Now come on!” cried Jerry to his chums. “Come on, Professor,” for the scientist was chasing after a new kind of bug.
“Where to now, Jerry?” asked Ned.
“Back to the hut on Snake Island. I’m going to see who has been living there, and what has become of him.”
“Then you think it might be——”
“I’m going to make sure before I say anything,” interrupted the tall lad, as he sent the airship aloft.