“He has a strange manner,” commented Olivia.
“And that was a queer story he told of the abandoning of the brig,” went on Bob. “I wonder if he made it up, or if it’s true? It seems strange that the captain would leave his ship, and not give a reason for it.”
“There’s some mystery back of it, I think,” was the opinion of Rose. “The less we have to do with Mr. Carson Blowitz, the better it will be, I think.”
“Well, we’re not likely to see much of him,” said Jerry. But in this opinion he was mistaken. They were to see and hear much of him, as later events proved.
CHAPTER XIV.
IN A MOTOR BOAT
Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.
“But what can we go in?” asked Bob. “We haven’t any boat.”
“We have several rowing skiffs,” said Nellie. “I know they are not as fine as your Dartaway, but you can have a nice time. The fishing is good, and it is very pleasant on the water.”
“It would be pleasant wherever you girls were,” said Ned, with an attempt at gallantry.
“Thank you!” exclaimed Nellie, making a low, bow.