The girls were afraid to hope that anyone had come to their rescue.
“Ship ahoy!” they heard someone call. “Anyone aboard?”
Laughing in sheer joy, Vevi and Connie rushed out of the cabin.
“We’re here!” they shouted.
Captain Tarwell had come alongside in another cruiser. Aboard were Mrs. Allison, Connie’s mother, Miss Gordon and all the Brownies.
“Thank goodness, you’re both safe,” cried Mrs. Williams. Captain Tarwell hooked the two boats together so that Mrs. Williams and Miss Gordon could step aboard the Adventurer.
Mrs. Williams held Connie tightly in her arms while the Brownie leader gave Vevi an affectionate hug.
“How did you find us?” Connie asked when she could catch her breath. “Did you see our drifting boat?”
“The report came from several places almost at the same time,” Miss Gordon explained. “The Brownies were a little late getting to the wharf. Before we arrived, a telephone call came to Captain Tarwell from Mr. Green.”
“From the pigeon loft?” Vevi demanded, her face lighted up. “Then Snow White got through with our message!”