Her mother smiled and said, “Well, wish hard enough and see what happens! We used to say ‘If wishes were horses all beggars might ride,’ but you might change that to say ‘If wishes are motors our father will arrive!’”
Elizabeth eyed her mother suspiciously and saw a look that caused her to clap her hands.
“Oh, mother! goody-good! I know he is coming!”
And away flew Elizabeth to spread the wonderful news to all on the Island.
“Say, that’s the best yet!” cried the boys.
“There’s no one can broil lobsters like father!” declared Billy.
“And we want him to award that prize he offered for the biggest one,” added Dudley.
“That’s right. He said ‘in a month’s catch,’ and the time is up,” admitted Fred.
Eleven A.M. of the great feast-day found Mr. Remington at Rosemary, the little plan of the extra week-end visit having been found possible of fulfilment.
Fred and Billy met their father in the new launch. On the trip to Sunset Island, Billy proudly displayed its speed and his efficiency in managing the motor.