"
"And you happened to strike the right one?" asked Jerry.
"I-- that is-- well, I had inquired among several before I met Captain
Deckton of the smack Sea Girl. He saw the derelict. But I'd like to
have a talk with you boys, when you are at liberty," added Mr.
Blowitz, quickly. "I have a proposition to make to you. I think you
will be interested."
"Please put us ashore first, before you talk business," begged Olivia.
"It is long past noon, and I'm afraid my father will be worried about
us."
"We'll land at the dock in ten minutes," said Mr. Blowitz. "I'll talk
to the boys later."
"I wonder what he wants?" thought Jerry. "Something of a favor, I'll
bet. I know his kind."
"Let me take the oars and relieve you," proposed Ned, who saw that the
man was having rather hard work with the boatload of young people.
"Thank you, there's another pair in the stern, if you want to try
them," said Mr. Blowitz, and Ned got them out. They made better time
after that, and were soon at the dock.
"We must hurry home," said Rose.
"Perhaps you boys had rather talk with me later," suggested Mr.
Blowitz. "There is no special hurry. Some time this afternoon will do
as well, and you might like to go home with the young ladies."
"I guess it would be better," decided Jerry. "Where shall we see you?"
"If you will call at the refreshment booth here about five o'clock
this evening, I'll be taking my usual afternoon drink of chocolate
there, and I'll be pleased to have you join me.
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