CHAPTER XXII
MORE MYSTERY
“What do you see now, Jimmie?” asked Ned anxiously, stepping to the foot of the ladder.
“There’s a small steamer coming up rapidly from the starboard side,” replied the lookout.
“Perhaps we’d better dive again,” suggested Ned.
“Aw, go on!” protested Jimmie. “What’s the use of diving every time anything comes along? We’re neutral!”
“We are, yes,” agreed Ned, “but this ‘U-13’ name is not neutral, and if the steamer is an English vessel they’ll probably not stop to ask questions.”
“Why not swing a white light at ’em, then?”
“That’s a good idea, too!” agreed Ned. “If they seem to be heading toward us, just get a white flag going.”
“They are not showing any light at all,” announced Jimmie. “They’re just sneaking along like an express train.”