"There's a boat comin' now—wonder if it's him?" he said with a chuckle. "I'm ready for him, anyway."
CHAPTER IX
LENISE ELROY
YOU'LL have to hurry," said Hackler impatiently as the seaman slouched round for his boat.
"That's my craft over there; I'll have her alongside in a bit," said the man.
"Can't we take this boat?"
"No, I'll get my own; besides, I'm used to her."
It seemed a long time to Carl before the man brought the boat alongside and he was seated in her.
"Row faster!" said Carl.