"Then it's a case of move or be in trouble all the time," said Walter, dubiously.
"Yes, that's about it," Bill agreed.
"We can't leave yet," said Charley, decidedly, "so we will have to take whatever is coming to us. If we could only catch them in the act of smuggling, we could get rid of them for good and be conferring a blessing on the rest of the fishermen besides."
"That's the very thing I've been thinking of," Bill agreed. "Whether they got the liquor again or not, they are sure to try the game again as soon as they think it's safe. I've been doing considerable thinking about it since I talked to you before and I've got a scheme I think might work."
He proceeded to unfold his plan while the others listened with eager interest.
"It might work," said Charley, thoughtfully, "but, while we are waiting, they may do us all kinds of injuries."
"That's a risk you are running, anyway," Bill reminded him, "and we Roberts will do all in our power to help you. Call on us any time, day or night, if you are in trouble and you will find us ready."
Charley thanked him heartily for his offer and soon after the Roberts took their leave.
The little party were still on the dock watching their launch out of sight when they noticed another launch put out from the Clearwater pier, and it soon became apparent that it was headed for their island.