I am ambitious to prove to you, who have been my staunch friends, that the island is indeed there.

Incidentally you will become acquainted with the prettiest place in all the world.

My house will be at your disposal while you remain and I am sure you will find it fairly comfortable." They were so amazed at this proposition that at first no one found words to answer the boy.

It was Flo, naturally, who first collected her thoughts.
"It will be awfully jolly!" she cried, clapping her hands with delight.
"I'm sure Maud and I need a vacation.

Let's stick up our noses at Goldstein and sail away to the mysterious isle.