“Well, every one ought to see the natives dive for coins—that’s one of the amusements offered here; but that can be done as we come from the yacht to-morrow morning,” said Jack. At this suggestion, Polly interpolated:
“I hope to goodness you don’t expect us to run the gauntlet of those buggy drivers again, do you?”
And Eleanor said: “Why not camp out at this hotel as long as we are here. I find it delightfully cool and restful here.”
“At least we might stay here to-night, Dalky,” added Ray.
“I’m willing. The Captain will understand if we do not return by ten o’clock to-night.”
It was therefore decided that the entire party would remain at the Spring Hotel that night and, should they find the evening entertainment alluring enough, they might remain another night.
“That means we ladies must get out and shop for requisites we will need overnight,” ventured Mrs. Fabian.
“I was wondering if it would not be wise to do some shopping this afternoon,” added Mrs. Ashby.
“We may as well do all the shopping we plan to do, as long as we are at it,” suggested Mrs. Courtney.
“Well, if you ladies are going to shop, what do you expect the male members of the party to do to kill time?” asked Ray.