"But lightning never strikes twice in the same place you know," Jack laughed.
"And, by the same token, I don't suppose we're likely to hit that same derelict but there are others, you know," Bob smiled back.
"I know, but let's not borrow trouble."
"Pardon me, but are you Bob and Jack Lakewood?"
The boys turned quickly at the question and were much surprised to see the captain of the ship standing before them.
"Yes, sir."
Both boys answered at the same time.
"I thought so," the captain smiled, holding out both hands which the boys, although greatly puzzled, were quick to grasp. "I am Richard Blake and, as you have probably noted by my uniform, have the honor to command this ship."
"Yes, we noticed it," Jack said as the captain paused.
"But you probably do not know that the man you saved is my brother."