Matters were soon explained, and the awakened household prepared to
return to its normal state. That is all but the professor; he decided
to continue his toad hunt, and, probably would have done so, but for
the fact that it began to rain just then, and there was such a
down-pour that it was out of the question to search in the garden.
"Anyway," the scientist consoled himself, "I don't believe the toads
would be out in the rain. I shall probably find one to-morrow," and,
with that comforting reflection he went to sleep.
Though it was rather late Mr. Seabury insisted on hearing from the
boys the rest of the adventure, part of which his daughters had told
him. He was much surprised at the disclosure of Blowitz's acts, and
congratulated the boys that they had had nothing to do with him.
"Do you think it would be safe to go with Mr. De Vere?" asked Ned.
"I think so," replied Mr. Seabury. "Of course you want to make an
investigation, but, if you find him all right, I see no reason why you
should not go off on a cruise after the derelict."
"Oh, I wish we could go," spoke Rose wistfully, but she knew it was
out of the question.
Mr. De Vere was much better the next day. The swelling in his ankle
had gone down, and he could walk around, though he had to carry his
arm in a sling. He sent for his lawyer, who soon proved that what the
injured man had said was true. The boys consulted further with Mr.
Seabury during the next two days, and made up their minds to go on the
cruise.
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