“A few pieces of wire and about an hour’s work for me.”
“Frank and I have found enough food to last a couple of months if we can count hardtack, sausage, and the supply of canned goods.”
“Jack and I,” announced Harry, “have found the engines and pumps apparently ready for duty in a moment. My idea is that they are trying to get this vessel ready for a cruise at the first possible moment.”
“It looks as if they are expecting a crew from some place and want the boat ready for duty as soon as the crew arrives!” stated Ned.
Further conversation was cut short by the arrival of the orderly.
“Essen?” he inquired, pointing at his mouth and rubbing his belt.
“Don’t say it twice!” cried Jimmie. “We heard you the first time!”
The boys prepared to follow the orderly, who evidently intended to escort them to the mess hall, where they would secure dinner.
As they turned toward the iron ladder leading to the hatch Jimmie, who had followed close upon the orderly’s heels, cried out:
“Hello, Mackinder, where you from?”