I am very glad that the rope was not cut, this time, or thrown overboard after being removed from the boat.

If the boys are responsible for this, rest assured they'll be the first to tell us.

You know the island that we admired so much from a distance, Miss Elting?
"We are within a mile of it now.

After breakfast, with your permission I'll row over," continued Harriet.

"I want to see that island at close range.