But words failed Bob, while his chums were also too stunned to be able to say anything.
[CHAPTER XVIII]
UNDER WATER
At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends. But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out. As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
“Uncle Nelson—Uncle Nelson!” called Bob. “And Cousin Grace! Is it possible?”
“Who—who are you?” asked Mr. Sheldon, sharply.
“Your nephew, Bob Baker,” was the answer. “How in the world did you get here? We’ve been looking all over for you.”
“You looking for us?” asked Mr. Sheldon, while Grace gasped in astonishment.
“Yes; ever since we heard of the Hassen being wrecked. We were looking for you in our airship, the Comet, and we found the steamer—it didn’t sink after all. Then we found the small boat you had been in, but it was empty. We thought——”