"Mine and Sam Whittles's."
"Tolman and I noticed it to-day for the first time. How long have you been there?"
"Long enough to eat you or Toby Tolman--you may draw lots for the honour--if you don't give me some food."
"Oh, we will soon give you that. Among other things I will give you some fish. Got some splendid cunners, and I will divide with you."
"Good! I could eat 'em raw. Hungry as a shark. Sam is hungrier. I don't know as he will wait for me, but throw himself into the water and go after the fish himself."
"O Dickie, we will make you feel like a new being. Come in and see Tolman. He is a splendid old fellow. Come in this way."
The boys went up into the engine-room.
"An old acquaintance, Mr. Tolman," said Dave.
"I see, I see," replied the light-keeper, recognizing Dick as one of the schooner party.
"Whiz--bim--fizz--"