Of course, there is a good deal of guess work about it, but I am convinced the thing is worth trying." "And how are you going at it ?" came from Tom.
"A friend of mine in Philadelphia, a Mr.Dale, has a steam yacht which he is not going to use this summer, as he is going to Europe.

I have determined to charter that yacht and go on a cruise among the West Indies.

It will be a fine outing for the summer, even if we don't locate Treasure Isle, as Mr.Stanhope called the spot." "And you'll take us along ?" asked Tom, quickly.
"If you want to go." "If we want to go?
Does a duck want to swim, or a dog want to scratch fleas?
Of course we want to go." "Such a trip will suit me to a T," said Sam.

"And I hope with all my heart we locate that treasure," he added earnestly.
"Of course you'll take this Bahama Jack along," said Dick.
"Yes, and I have promised him a big reward if the treasure is recovered," answered his father.
"Who else will be in the party ?" At this question Anderson Rover's eyes began to sparkle.
"I was going to keep it a secret, but perhaps I had better tell you.
The steam yacht is a large one and can readily accommodate fifteen or twenty passengers.

I have decided to ask Mrs.Stanhope to go and bring Dora, and will also ask the Lanings.