A low, dark line attracted Sam's attention, far off to the right of them.
"I guess that must be the Dark Continent," he said with a laugh.
Dan gazed fixedly at the point to starboard indicated by his companion.
"I think you are right. That must be Africa over there. Just think of it! Would you like to be there, Sam?"
"I don't know," admitted Hickey. "Somehow, I always think of snakes when Africa is mentioned."
"There's the harbor," cried Dan, interrupting.
"And I see some ships there, too."
"I believe they are war ships," added Dan. "Yes; look, look, Sam! Look!"
"Where, where? What, what?" demanded Sam, dancing about excitedly, looking first at his companion, then toward the harbor.
"The Flag! The Flag!"