"We will put out the anchor at the other end, giving it a short rope. That will hold us. The current is not swift."
While she was holding the "Red Rover" in place, Jane and Miss Elting dragged the anchor to the inner end of the opening, put it over and made it fast with a shortened rope.
"There. Now let's sit down and rest our backs," exclaimed Harriet. Her face was red and perspiring. "I'm tired."
"Harriet, you must be tired. You have wonderful endurance," said the guardian.
"Tho am I tired. I'm worn out," declared Tommy.
"Tired? Why, you haven't done a thing, you dear little goose," chuckled Crazy Jane.
"I know that. It maketh me tired to watch you folkth work. Now, what crathy thing are we going to do?"
"After we have rested we are going to explore our Island of Delight. Won't that be splendid?" questioned Harriet, with glowing eyes. "Just imagine that we are on an unknown, mysterious island. Perhaps there are savages, wild beasts and——"
"And thingth," finished Tommy.
"Yes, and things," agreed Harriet.