"We can pile a good deal more stuff on it." "Let us get on and paddle to where we left the others," said Tom.
"They will be anxious to learn the news." Captain Blossom was willing, and they took with them a variety of provisions and also some extra clothing and some firearms.

Then the raft was moved to where the boys had left part of their own clothing when they had started to swim the channel.
The coming of the big raft and its passengers to the shore where the cabin was located was greeted with shouts of joy from Sam and the three girls.
"Hurrah for the captain of the _Golden Wave_!" cried Sam, swinging his cap in the air.

"We are very glad to see you safe and sound." "And I am glad to see you," answered Captain Blossom, as he leaped ashore and grasped one and another by the hand.

"Last night I was thinking I would be a lonely castaway; now I find I shall have plenty of company." "We have brought along some provisions," put in Tom.

"And in honor of this reunion, and also in honor of the fact that the Golden 'Wave has not been sunk, I move we invite the girls to get us up a regular feast.