“We can—if we can get away from the camp,” answered Ritter. “Let us watch our chance and see what we can do. How are they to go to the island?”
“Mr. Ford is going to charter a launch, the Emma, and will stop here for the others,—if they get permission to go.”
“Oh, they’ll get permission easily enough—Captain Putnam wouldn’t care to offend such a rich man as Mr. Ford.”
While this talk was going on the note was delivered to Jack. The young major read it and then sought out his chums.
“Here’s a chance for a fine outing!” cried Jack, and handed the invitation around for inspection.
“If Captain Putnam will let us accept,” said Pepper. “Let us go and ask him right now.”
They soon found the head of the school and showed him the note.
“Yes, you may go,” said he. “Only remember to be back by nightfall,—and don’t get into any mischief.”
“We’ll remember,” said Andy.
“Don’t stir up any hornets’ nests, for instance,” and Captain Putnam smiled meaningly.