"Meaning just what?" Mr. Lakewood asked.
"It's not easy to say just what I do mean, but I've a mighty strong suspicion that that man, Josh Kelley's been talking to them."
"You don't mean he's trying to get them to mutiny?"
"That's about the size of it, I'm afraid."
For some moments there was silence and then Mr. Lakewood asked:
"Have you anything to suggest?"
"Yes," Captain Ole answered without hesitation,
"Well, what is it?"
"Simply that you tell the whole crew all about what we're after."
"You think it's wise?"