This increased their anxiety to be set ashore at Glen Springs, for by putting themselves in telegraphic communication with New York they could ascertain without delay of the fate of the _Merry Seas_ and of her passengers.
For a small financial consideration the Slocums were willing to put Merriwell and his friends ashore in the dory; which was done by Peleg, who pulled a good, strong stroke, and sent the clumsy boat through the water at a surprising rate of speed.
"Attack the telegraph-office first," Inza suggested.

A telegram to New York brought this answer: "_Merry Seas_ towed in considerably injured.

Missing are Frank Merriwell, Bart Hodge, Inza Burrage.

Other passengers landed safely.

Bernard Burrage at Hotel Imperial." Bart threw up his cap.