Barby's voice was high-pitched and frightened now. "What are you doing? Why are you putting that plastic cap on Jan?"
Rick turned the radio unit as the plane circled. The sweat stood out on his face. Unerringly, the axis of the built-in antenna pointed to the houseboat.
There was no longer any doubt!
"Land!" he yelled. "Land next to the houseboat!"
Scotty slammed the throttle in instant response, and as the Sky Wagon dived toward the water he cast a quick look at Rick. "What did you hear?"
Rick was already slipping off his shoes, getting ready to jump. "On the houseboat!" he choked. "They're using the mind reader on the girls!"