CHAPTER XVI
On Barter Island
"All you have to do is to get off at Sawyer Island, our next landing, and walk back to this inlet."
"Can we go by land?" asked Alvin.
"No trouble. There are two or three bridges to cross and you may have a little tramping to do at the end of your journey, but it is easy."
"How far is it?"
"Something like three miles—perhaps a little more."
"That's nothing for us; we shan't mind it."
"It will carry you close to darkness, but that need make no difference. The sky has cleared somewhat, but I don't believe you will have any moonlight."