"But who can enjoy it when we do not know what to-morrow will bring forth," and she sighed deeply.
The boys and old Jerry continued to take turns at rowing, while the girls sank into fitful slumber.
Presently the old sailor raised his head.
"Listen!" he said, and they did so, and far away heard a strange booming.
"What's that ?" questioned Sam.
"It's breakers!" cried Tom.

"We must be near some coast!" "The lad is right," came from Captain Jerry.

"We are near an island, after all!" Dick stood on a seat, and, as the boat rode to the top of a wave, took a look around.
"An island!" he cried.

"Dead ahead!" "Hurrah! We are saved!" ejaculated Sam.

"What is the matter ?" questioned Dora, rousing up, followed by the other girls.
"There is an island ahead." "We must be careful how we approach the shore, lads," cautioned Jerry.
"If we strike the rocks, it may cost us our lives.