CHAPTER XIII
THE THUNDERBOLT
The appearance of the Zephyr Club in uniform was unique and pleasing, and each of the members was "every inch a sailor." Uncle Ben was delighted with the change; "they looked so much more shipshape than in their shore togs."
"Come, Uncle Ben, we are all ready," said Frank.
"I arn't goin' with you this time."
"You must go without him to-day, Frank," added Captain Sedley. "Uncle Ben must take the things over to the island for the collation."
"Are we to go alone?"
"Certainly."
"Hurrah!" cried Charles, who always used this word to express his gratification.