go too.--Of course Crusoe goes, Joe Blunt?"

"Hum! I don't know that. There's no dependin' on

a dog to keep his tongue quiet in times o' danger."

"Believe me," exclaimed Dick, flashing with enthusiasm,

"Crusoe's more trustworthy than I am myself.

If ye can trust the master, ye're safe to trust the pup."

"Well, lad, ye may be right. We'll take him."

"Thanks, Joe. And who else goes with us?"

"I've' bin castin' that in my mind for some time, an'

I've fixed to take Henri. He's not the safest man in