“Something of an expert, are you?”
“Do you want to try me?”
“Just that, Bill,” rejoined Tom seriously. “Listen.”
Briefly but graphically Tom recited the cause of his visit to the launch. He had Bill literally on fire with excitement and energy by the time he had concluded.
“See here, Tom Barnes,” cried Bill, “there’s no time to lose!”
“That is certain, Bill.”
“The steamer is in danger.”
“Just as I told you.”
“Off Garvey Rocks?”
“Yes.”