Dave waited but a brief interval, this time. Then, as Midshipman
Gray did not reappear, he called:
"Danby!"
"Yes, sir," replied the enlisted man by the engine.
"Hustle forward and rig a rope loop to the anchor cable. How long is the anchor?"
"About three feet, sir."
"Then rig the loop two feet above the mudhook."
"Yes, sir."
"Hustle!"
"Yes, sir."
"Is Gray trying to stay under? Trying to drown himself as a sign of his repentance?" whispered Wolgast in Dave's ear. But Darrin shook his head. An instant later Gray shot up to the surface—-alone!