And it was very evident that she was in a great hurry to make her objective.
"I think you're right," he said, turning to Audrey.

"But it's strange that any vessel should be making for an uninhabited island like this.
What--but you've got some notion in your mind ?" he broke off suddenly, seeing her glance at him again.

"What is it ?" Audrey shook her head, with a cautious look at Chatfield.
"I was wondering if that's the _Pike_ ?--come back!" she whispered.

"And if it is--why ?" Copplestone started, and took a longer and keener look at the vessel.

Before he could speak again, Vickers called out cheerily across the rocks.
"Come on, you two!" he cried.