[Bob the Castaway by Frank V. Webster]@TWC D-Link bookBob the Castaway CHAPTER XX 4/16
It isn't down on the charts." "There is plenty of fish and fruit," said Bob, telling how he had used his hook and line to advantage. "Good!" exclaimed the captain.
"I could eat a fish raw, I believe, and my mouth is dry for need of some fresh water." "Then come on to my camp," said Bob, proudly leading the way. The captain could not but note the change in the boy.
He had a confident air about him now, as if he could take charge of matters. The experience of the shipwreck, terrible as it had been, had taught Bob some needed lessons.
But he had yet more to learn. While Captain Spark and Tim Flynn were wringing the water out of their heavier garments Bob replenished the fire and soon had some fish broiling, for he had caught more than he needed.
It did not take long to finish the simple meal, and then the captain spoke. "We'd better take a survey of the island," he said, "to see what sort of a place we've landed on.
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