“We can’t get to him unless we find another outlet of the lake,” said Jerry.
“Very well, then we’ll look for one,” answered Uriah Snodgrass. “Let’s make a tour of this body of water.”
[CHAPTER XXIV]
IN THE FLOATING FOREST
Putting into operation the suggestion of the professor the boys started the Dartaway off after breakfast on a tour of the lake. The day was cloudy and there was a stiff breeze which kicked up something of a sea, but the motor craft was able to weather heavier waves than any the boys encountered.
“There must be an outlet to account for the water flowing away,” remarked the professor, as they speeded along. Bob continued to improve slightly though he was far from well. His delirium had left him, however, and he was very weak.
They traveled many miles around the shores of the lake but discovered nothing in the way of an outlet. The water seemed to be lowering rapidly.
“This is getting serious,” remarked the professor as he closely scanned the surface of the lake. “We’ve got to do something.”
“The question is—what?” said Ned.