“When we get afloat we can probably make out her lights?”
“Probably.”
“You want me to help you get to the Olivia?”
“We’ve got to.”
“I’m your man.”
“I suppose Aldrich will resent our appropriation of his launch.”
“Let him,” said Bill with a laugh. “I’ll take out that eleven dollars and seventy-five cents in the use of the Beulah. See? All aboard! Follow me!”
The Barber boy made a dash for the engine room of the launch followed by the young wireless operator.
[CHAPTER XXI—BRAVING THE STORM]
A violent gust of wind drove Tom up against Bill as the latter led the way through the cabin doorway. It was with difficulty that the door was forced shut after them.