We have no direct interest in the stores, but we must do the best we can for our owners." Jacques and Ralph watched the distant boats through the glass until they disappeared round the end of the island, then turned the glass seaward.

Jacques was using it at the time.

"See!" he exclaimed, "there are three sails together there." "I can see them plainly enough," Ralph said.

"What do you make them out to be ?" "A schooner, a brig, and a three-masted vessel.

They are lying close together, and I fancy boats are passing between them.