CHAPTER XVII
WHEN THE MOTOR BOAT CLUB BOYS “WENT DAFFY”
All this had been spoken in whispers. Both Mr. Seaton and Tom Halstead were keenly aware of the presence of the prisoner in the starboard stateroom.
“You don’t seem as overjoyed as I thought you might be,” observed Powell Seaton, in a tone of disappointment.
“I’m going through for you, sir, and I’ll deliver the papers into the proper hands, if I live,” replied Tom Halstead.
“And you’re not afraid of the big chances of danger that you may be running?” persisted his employer.
“Why, I believe every human being has times when he’s afraid,” Skipper Tom replied, honestly. “But I shan’t be any more afraid than you’ve seen me once or twice since this cruise began.”
“Then I’ll bet on your success,” rejoined Mr. Seaton, holding out his hand, which the young motor boat captain grasped.