"With no boat it is going to be no easy matter getting back to the
house," said Dick. He was much worried concerning the girls.
"We'll have to stay here until the storm is over," said old Jerry.
But Dick demurred and at last it was decided to try getting to the
house by journeying from one island to the next.
This was a dangerous proceeding, as we already know. They had to
build themselves a small raft and carry this from one crossing to
the next.
By the time the last crossing was made the storm was clearing and
the day was drawing to a close.
"We had best not show ourselves until we are sure how the land lays,"
said Dick, as they came up the beach.
Captain Jerry thought this good advice and they proceeded with caution
until they came in sight of the house. Then Dick set up a shout.
"Tom, Sam, and Captain Blossom are back! Hurrah!"
"They look as if they were having a row with Baxter and the mate,"
came from old Jerry.
A row certainly was in progress, and as they came closer they heard
Tom talking.
"Yes, Lesher, I want to know all about this quarrel with my brother
Dick. I am sure he was not in the wrong."
"See here, I know my own business," the mate growled. "You shut up
and leave me alone."
"We won't leave you alone," came from Sam. "We want to know the truth."
"Yes, tell us the truth, Lesher," said Captain Blossom sternly.
"All against me, aint you?"
"We want the truth," answered Tom.
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