“Why, we have got one.�

“One what—a fit?â€�

“No a wireless outfit.�

“Chee, you must have bats in your belfry. What are youse goin’ ter do, wireless wid yer fingers?�

“No, with a proper apparatus.�

Noddy rapped his head with his knuckles in a significant way. Then he sighed profoundly.

“Too bad and him so young,� he said to Pompey.

“I’m not crazy,� cried Raynor joyfully.

“There’s a complete wireless set on the Polly Ann! I’d forgotten all about it up to now, and what’s more, I can use it.�

“What’s dat?� cried Noddy, “say, pal, give us yer flipper. I see where we do a sneak from this island before we’re a week older. Me fer de wireless every time.�