He must find something that Skipper wanted, and he was eager to serve.

He pranced about aimlessly and willingly for a space, while Skipper's urging cries increased his excitement.

Then he was struck by an idea, and a most definite idea it was.

The circle of boys broke to let him through as he raced for'ard along the starboard side to the tight-lashed heap of trade- boxes.

He put his nose into the opening where the wild-dog laired, and sniffed.