She stopped suddenly, and stared ahead. There, coming around a turn in the river, was a small motor boat containing two men, who, at the sight of the Gem, headed directly for her, at the same time indicating by gestures that they wished to speak to those aboard.
CHAPTER XVI
SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS
"What shall we do?" whispered Grace, glancing at Betty, who stood at the wheel, seemingly as calm and unperturbed as though she had the Gem out for a little run on Rainbow Lake. "Oh, what shall we do?"
"Do?" echoed Mollie. "Wait until there's something to be done, of course."
"But those men—they are heading right for us, and we don't know them!"
"And we didn't know Mr. Belton when he came to our rescue," replied Mollie. "So that doesn't count."
"But neither of these men is Mr. Belton," went on Grace. "Oh, I don't like Florida as much as I thought I would!"
"I'm sorry," spoke Amy gently.