"Haven't time to measure or weigh it now, but I'll bet it's big enough, and close enough, to cause tides," Jon said meditatively.
"What's that got to do with the price of onions in Bermuda?"
"Nothing, just thought it was interesting. Well, bed for me. Need a good rest tonight."
"Why, especially, Son? What do you plan for tomorrow?"
"Just some more exploring, that's all. And we'll be careful," Jon added hastily as he saw the familiar words forming on her lips. "'Night, Mom."
4
At breakfast the next morning Jon suddenly stopped eating. "Say, as we were coming down, did you notice a small river or creek just over there to the right? I was pretty busy at the time, but seem to remember something of the sort."
"Yes, there was one near, but don't know just how far. Why?"
The boy grinned. "If there's a stream, there're probably fish. I was thinking we could get some fresh supplies that way."