We'll have this island and the log cabin to return to in case we have to turn back." "Are you really going to put to sea in that small boat ?" asked Mr.
Tarbill nervously, when the time for departure came.
"That's what we are," replied the captain.
"Then I'm not going." "Very well.

If you want to stay we'll leave you some provisions, and perhaps, in six months, a ship may pass here and see the shirt signal." "Six months ?" "Well, maybe longer; maybe a shorter time." "And I'll have to stay here all alone ?" "That's what you will," answered Captain Spark shortly, for he was beginning to tire of Mr.Tarbill's cowardice.
"Oh, dear! What shall I do ?" exclaimed the nervous man.
"Come along with us," suggested Bob.
"I'm afraid." "Then stay on the island.

That won't sink," said the captain.
"I'm afraid of that, too." "Well, we're going," announced the commander, preparing to aid in shoving the boat down to the water's edge.
"Oh! Don't leave me behind! I'll go! I'll go! But I know I'll be drowned! I'm sure of it!" "You're a cheerful passenger," murmured the captain, as Mr.Tarbill got into the boat.

"Let her go, boys!" A few minutes later they were afloat once more, leaving "Bob's Island" behind.

Would they be able to reach the other one! That was the question in every heart..