Come along, gentlemen." They hurried out to the automobile and started off for the docks.

The latter part of their journey was accomplished under difficulties, for the street was packed with drays and heavy vehicles.

They reached dock Number Twenty-eight at last, however, and hurried through the shed on to the wharf.

There were no signs of a steamer there.
"Where's the _Durham_ ?" Quest asked one of the carters, who was just getting his team together.
The man pointed out to the middle of the river, where a small steamer was lying.
"There she is," he replied.

"She'll be off in a few minutes.