the water's edge, where there was a level patch of dry

sand.

"Dig," said Dick, pointing to the sand.

Crusoe looked at him in surprise, as well he might,

for he had never heard the word "dig" in all his life

before.

Dick pondered a minute then a thought struck him.

He turned up a little of the sand with his fingers, and,

pointing to the hole, cried, "

Seek him out, pup