An early breakfast was had, and then the things were taken back to the boat.
"All aboard!" shouted Captain Spark.

"And may we now locate that large island without further trouble." "Oh, I wish I was home!" groaned Mr.Tarbill.
The boat was floated without difficulty, and the castaways got aboard.

They rowed for some distance and then the sail was hoisted.

Inside of an hour the little, island faded from their view and once more they found themselves alone on the bosom of the broad Pacific.
The captain had great hopes of the small compass, but he and the others were doomed to disappointment.

The compass proved unreliable, as they discovered that night, when the stars came out.
"It's no use," said Captain Spark.