"Have you got them all, Frank?" asked Captain Sedley, as the coxswain was ordering his crew ashore.
"All but the Munroes, and the Butterflies are going for them by and by."
"Tom is hoisting the signal," added Captain Sedley, pointing to a blue flag on the shore, which the gardener had been directed to hoist when anyone wished to go to the Island.
"We will go, Frank," said Tony; and away dashed the boat towards the main shore.
"Ah, my Butterflies," said a voice, as they approached the landing.
"Mr. Walker!" exclaimed Tony. "Ready—up! Now let us give him three cheers. I was afraid he would not come."
The salute was given, and acknowledged by Mr. Walker.
"I am glad to see you again, my brave boy," said the gentleman, as he grasped Tony's hand.
"I was afraid you would not deem our invitation worth accepting."
"I would not have missed of coming for the world, my young friend. Here is Mrs. Walker; you know her."