“He’s coming down,” said Ned.
“Is that the Ripper?” called Blowitz suddenly.
“Yes,” replied Jerry, wondering how the man knew.
“I thought I recognized her engine. Are you coming ashore? If you are, I’d like to speak to you.”
“We’re coming,” answered Ned.
“Don’t come too close then, for there are dangerous rocks. Make for that little point up there,” and the man pointed so that the boys could see where he meant. “There’s deep water right up to the edge. It’s a sort of natural dock, but go slow. I’ll meet you there, I want to tell you something.”
“Shall we ask him about the man?” inquired Bob in a low voice.
“No, don’t,” advised Nellie quickly. “It might make trouble. See what he has to say, and then let’s hurry home. I’m afraid of him.”
“What? With we three aboard?” asked Jerry with a little laugh. “We are complimented.”
“Oh, I don’t mean that,” Nellie hastened to say. “I mean that Mr. Blowitz is a dangerous man.”