"It won't be fair to put
it off on one person."
"We have decided to take turns," said Dora. "Each one will be the
main cook for a day at a time, with the others to help, and to wash
the dishes. We are going to do all the housework, too, so you men
folks can hunt and fish, and make garden if you will, to your hearts'
content."
"What a lazy time we will have of it," laughed Dick.
"Captain Blossom says that as soon as we are settled we can explore
all of the seven islands. Who knows we may find out something of
importance," came from Tom, who stood near.
"Cannibals, for instance," put in Sam.
"Oh, do you really think there are any cannibals here?" asked Grace.
"I believe he is fooling," said Nellie. "He only wants to scare us!"
And she tossed her pretty head.
"Perhaps we'll stir up some lions or tigers," said Tom.
"Or an elephant," added Dick. "But I don't think we will. My opinion
is that these islands have nothing on them but birds, monkeys, small
game, and snakes."
"You've forgotten one thing," said Dora, with an odd smile.
"What, Dora?"
"Castaways."
CHAPTER XVII
EXPLORING THE SEVEN ISLANDS
Another rainy spell, lasting three days, followed, but after that
the sky cleared in a fashion which Captain Blossom thought betokened
good weather for some time to come.
"We can now explore the seven islands and learn just what they
contain," he said.
The question now arose as to who should go along and who should stay
at home with the girls.
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