But the snakes chased us off, and then we came around over some rough rocks, where both of us got our clothing torn.
We thought we saw a flag up there somewhere, but we weren't sure." "Yes, we have a signal of distress up there," answered Dora.

She hardly knew how best to reply.
"Who is here ?" "Captain Blossom, old Jerry Tolman, and the three Rover boys.

Old Jerry and Dick have just gone over to the wreck en an errand.

The others have gone on an exploring tour among the islands, which are seven in number." "Got the wreck, have yer!" came in almost a grunt from Jack Lesher.
"Sure enough!" He staggered down to the beach.

"Don't see why you stay here when you might be aboard of her." "It is cooler here," answered Nellie.
"How many sailors were saved ?" asked Grace.
"Nine were saved, besides Lesher and myself," answered Dan Baxter.
"You see, we picked up some of the men from one of the other boats." "Then your party numbers eleven in all," said Dora.
"Yes," came from Jack Lesher.