They had some strong marine glasses aboard and, with these, they would
take an observation, every now and then, to see if there was any sight
of the brig. As they did not expect to come upon her close to the
harbor of San Felicity, this work was not undertaken until the
afternoon of the first day.
In the meanwhile the Ripper's cabin had been put in ship-shape, bunks
were arranged for sleeping and, at his request Bob was put in charge
of the galley, to prepare the meals and be cook.
"And mind," cautioned Jerry, "don't eat all the things yourself. Give
us a chance, once in a while."
"Of course; what do you think I am?" asked Bob indignantly.
"I don't think-- I know," replied Jerry with a laugh.
Mr. De Vere could not do much to help the boys as, with his broken arm
in a sling, he had to be careful how he moved about so that he would
not be tossed against the side of the boat and injured. The Ripper was
a large boat, for one of the motor class, but, when it got outside the
harbor, and felt the full force of the Pacific swell, it was not as
easy riding as the boys had imagined. At first they were a little
inclined to be seasick, as it was some time since they had been on
such a big stretch of water, but, after a while, they got used to it.
The approach of night found them many miles from the harbor, but they
had had no sight of the derelict, nor, did they expect to. If the
deserted brig was anywhere in the vicinity, it must be pretty well out
to sea, Mr.
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