Once I was ship-wrecked in the Mediterranean, and I found it
a thrilling experience. Also I once spent nearly a week on a
snow-bound train in the Rockies; I would not have missed that for
anything. And if Captain Killam can lead me to genuine adventures, I
am going to follow. So there you have it! All you saw in his story, I
presume, was a chance to add to your millions. The romance of the
thing, the mystery of that forgotten little island with its long hidden
pirate hoard, never appealed to you in the least."
"Oh, didn't it!" says Old Hickory.
For a second or so he stares over her head at the wall beyond, and
around his grim mouth corners come softer lines than I'd ever seen
there before. Then, all of a sudden, he adds:
"You'll need a roomy, light-draught yacht."
"We were just going to look for one," says Auntie. "I was returning
for my checkbook when you interfered."
"That was a rather lively pace you set for us," almost chuckles Old
Hickory.
"I have never enjoyed a ride more," says Auntie. "My blood is still
tingling from it."
"And mine," says Mr. Ellins. "We nearly overhauled you once. Did your
cab hit anything?"
"Only the hub of an ashcart," says she. "We lost part of a front
fender. And once a traffic policeman tried to arrest us.
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