"A barefooted man or boy has been along here, and that track was made not more than ten minutes ago.

And, Bert," he continued, in a lower tone, "you were right about that boat after all.

Come on, now, and if the thief is here we'll have a look at him." "Pap," whispered Dan, hurriedly, "they're comin' sure's you're livin'.

Le's slip around to the other side of the island, easy like, and steal their boats afore they know what is goin' on." "We couldn't do it," replied his father, in the same cautious whisper.

"They'd be sure to see us.