"It certainly is coming toward the island," answered the stout youth.
"I hope the sloop isn't in danger," came from Paul. "I don't want anything to happen to her while she is in my care."
"Wonder if I can see the sloop from here?" mused Joe. He turned around and gazed down towards the cove. "Oh, Paul!"
"What is it?" came quickly from the other youth.
"The sloop is gone!"
CHAPTER VII.
ADVENTURES ON THE ISLAND.
"Do you mean to tell me the Sprite is not at the cove?" demanded Paul, leaping to his feet from the log upon which he had been resting.
"If she is, I can't see her," answered Joe.
"Neither can I see the boat," added Fred.