“What are you about in there?” demanded Mr. Salter.
“I want to see Mr. Marline or Mr. Rimmer,” replied Bill, meekly enough.
“They are both gone on shore to take charge of the boats, and won’t be back till night,” added Salter. “What do you want?”
“I want a drink of water: I am almost choked,” answered Bill.
“You don’t want Mr. Rimmer for that,” said Salter, as he left the brig.
In a moment he returned with a pitcher of water, which he handed into the cage through the slide. Having done this, he returned to the cabin to resume his work.
“I’ll bet he is alone on board!” exclaimed Bill, as soon as Salter had gone.
“I think not,” replied Bark.
“Why did he bring the water himself, then?”