INTO PORT "Cast off!" said Han.

"Take this one first, Perry.

Gee, but it's stiff!" They had to fumble several minutes at the wet cable before they got it clear and let it slip over the bow.

Then the other was cast off as well and Bert swung the lantern four times above his head as a signal to haul in.

An answering dip of the light on the stern of the _Adventurer_ answered, just as Joe joined them.
"All right ?" he asked anxiously.
"Yes, both clear," replied Han.