Notwithstanding the ship was sent forward under full steam, the speed was far too slow for the impatient boys. They were on the bridge most of the time with the Captain who had been employed to run the vessel. He proved to be a jolly, red-faced tar, who loved the antics of the boys.
CHAPTER IV
THE SKULL WITH THE CRYPTIC WRITING
It was at the latter part of May when the Wonder steamed up the broad river which led to the town of Unity. When they were within two miles of the town, where they could begin to see the beautiful white houses in the distance, Blakely came up to the bridge, and suggested that it would be time to give the town a salute.
The Captain gave the order and the great whistle began to make a horrible din, and kept it up for a full half mile. Long before the boat came into sight of the dock itself the boys could see the people of the town hurrying down to the wharf.
When they saw the boys on the bridge pandemonium was let loose.
"This looks and acts just like a real American town," said Harry.
"See the Professor," said Harry, as he rushed to the end of the bridge, and frantically waved his hat.