“No.”
“Well, then, we cannot help you. We wish you success and good-night.”
“Wait!” shouted the captain of the schooner; “don’t leave us yet. I am interested in your statement about your craft. I will send off a boat to bring you aboard. Perhaps I can tell you something of interest.”
Frank was surprised.
“What do you mean?” he asked.
“I will explain later. Look for our boat!”
Frank hesitated a moment. Then he turned to Wilbur Wade.
“What can he desire to see us about?” he asked. “Is it worth while to wait and ascertain?”
“Oh, by all means!” cried Wade. “Don’t you remember what he said? He is also bound for the Yucatan Channel!”
“That is so,” exclaimed Frank, with sudden recollection.