Cap'n Mike wasn't at home when the boys arrived. They parked in front of his shack and talked and listened to the car radio for over an hour before he finally appeared, then he greeted them tartly.
"Why weren't you at Spindrift when I phoned?"
"What for?" Rick asked. "What happened?"
"Brad Marbek's at Creek House again. That's what happened. I called to tell you, and your mother said you had left. What's the matter? Not letting what happened the other night scare you off, are you?"
"We sure are," Scotty replied.
Rick laughed at the old seaman's astonished expression. "Don't let him fool you, Cap'n. We've got another plan."
Quickly he outlined Duke's proposal and explained how they had outfitted the Cub.
Cap'n Mike smacked his thigh. "Now we're getting down to cases. You just bet I'll keep watch on the pier so I can phone when Brad leaves."
"There's one more thing, Cap'n Mike," Rick said. "I have to get another look at the Albatross tonight. Is there any place from which we can see her without being seen?"