But before he went he hissed in Tom's ear: "You wait, and see what I do!" "He had better keep his distance," said Dick.

"If he doesn't, somebody will get hurt." "I suppose it galls him to work," said Sam.

"He always was rather lazy." The day proved a nice one, and the Rover boys spent most of the time with the three girls, who were glad of their company once more.
All speculated on the question of what had become of the Tacoma, and of what the folks at home would think concerning their prolonged absence.
"I'd give a good deal to send a message home," said Dick.
"We must cable as soon as we reach shore," added Dora.
They saw but little of Dan Baxter during the day and nothing whatever of him the day following.
"He is trying to avoid us," said Sam.

"Well, I am just as well satisfied." Through old Jerry they learned that Baxter hated the work given to him and that he was being favored a little by the first mate.
"Tell ye what, I hate that mate," said Jerry.

"He's got a wicked eye, and he drinks like a fish." "I know he drinks," answered Tom.