“Stay right here and look for a passing ship. Set a signal. If we go back to the bottom of the sea we’ll never find land again.”
“But we must take the chances.”
“They are against us.”
“Yet I think they are the best.”
Captain Bell demurred, but the majority were with Frank Reade, Jr., and they ruled.
It was decided to return at once to the Dart.
Then they would go again in quest of land.
“I feel sure we shall succeed,” said Frank. “It is only a question of time.”
“I shall-not go!” said Bell, obdurately. “You may if you choose!”
“What!” cried Frank, in surprise; “you mean to remain here?”