"This will make it possible for me to see a good many people that I otherwise would not be able to see, and make it easier for me also." "Aye," said Thomas, "I were thinkin' that too, and the lads will be glad enough to lend you a hand when you needs un." It was broad daylight.

While Thomas and Doctor Joe talked on the beach, the boys had been busily engaged in carrying the day's supply of water from Roaring Brook to a water barrel in the porch.

Now Jamie appeared to announce breakfast.

While they ate the boys were able to talk of little else than the scout books, and the fact they were to do as boys did in other parts of the world.

And they were delighted beyond measure when they learned that they were to make the voyage to Fort Pelican with Doctor Joe.