The men rowed like furies now. Even the most skeptical had become convinced that, after all, there was something in wireless.
It was almost sunset when Mr. Brown tapped Jack’s shoulder after he had taken a long look through the binoculars.
“There’s something in sight off there,” said he; “take a look, if you like.”
CHAPTER XXXIX.
ADRIFT ON A LIFE RAFT.
“I can’t quite make it out,” said Jack, as he returned the glasses. “Is it a boat?”
“Looks like it. I’m sure I saw men on board it.”
“Let’s take another look.”
Jack picked up the binoculars once more and gazed through them long and earnestly.