"Yes. First thing is, where do you take up a position? If I remember correctly, you can see North Cove from the attic. It will be kind of hot up there, but maybe we can rig a fan."
"We won't mind," Jan said swiftly. "When do we start?"
"Right now."
Scotty spoke up. "You said you had a couple of things. What's the other one?"
"We have to get a look at the barber's machine. I don't know how we'll do it. But we can figure out something."
In the back of Rick's mind was the thought that the houseboaters might have moved nearer Whiteside for the purpose of contacting the barber, as well as to get a better look at traffic between Spindrift and the mainland. If that were true, they had better hurry.
He had another thought, too. "What time is it?"
Barby consulted her watch. "Five before eight. Why?"
"The barbershop doesn't open until nine. I think it might be useful to have someone call on the houseboaters and try to pump them a little. It might be interesting to hear why they chose to anchor in North Cove."
Barby's eyes got round. "Would you do it?"