How he had come by it had been only faintly suggested by Townsend.

How it had chanced to be moored in that secluded spot under the projecting land after the big dredge had gone away, was not discussed and is not a part of this story.

It seemed evident that old Trimmer was rather disturbed at the thought of the boys getting in touch with the dredge people.
"Go ahead n' camp on it then," he said in sulky surrender; "and don't make a nuisance of yourselves writin' letters to the dredging company.
Them men has got something else ter do besides bothering with a crew of crazy youngsters." "But you know what you said about trespassing, Mr.Trimmer," said Townsend.

"You have taught us that we shouldn't trespass and we thank you for the lesson.

We'll have to drop Mr.Steam a line.