Mike was waiting for him impatiently. He was delighted to see Jack, and helped him to dump the things into the boat. Then off they rowed, home to the secret island.
Jack Nearly Gets Caught
What fun it was that evening, unpacking all the things Jack had brought! Mike helped Jack to take everything to the beach, and Nora and Peggy jumped up and down and squealed with excitement.
“Flour! What a lot! I can make you rolls now to eat with your fish and eggs!” cried Peggy in delight. “And here’s my wool - and my cotton!”
“And two pencils for me - and a rubber - and a drawing-book!” cried Nora.
“And butter - oh, and chocolate!” yelled Mike. “I’ve forgotten what chocolate tastes like!”
“Oh, Jack, you are clever,” said Peggy. “Did you sell all the mushrooms and strawberries?”
“Every single basket,” said Jack. “And, what is more, the people told me to bring more next week - so I shall earn some more money, and lay in a good stock of things for the winter! What do you say to that?”
“Fine, Captain!” shouted everyone joyfully. “We shall be as cosy as can be with candles to see by, nice things to eat, books to read, chocolate to nibble! Hurrah!”
“Have you brought the corn for my hens, Jack?” asked Nora anxiously.