Skipper dashed down it as soon as he saw what was happening, and was waiting, ready to embark, when the Flying Fish came alongside.
"Poor old Skipper, I reckon yer thought we was goin' ter maroon yer," said Captain Job, as the animal jumped on board with a bark of "thanks" for his rescue.

"I tell yer, boys, I wouldn't lose that dog fer all the money in Rob's father's bank.

He keeps good watch out an the Island, I'll tell yer." "I didn't think any one much came there, except us," said Rob, as the Flying Fish headed away from the wharf and began to cut through the waters of the inlet.
"Oh, yes; there's others," responded the old man.

"That Jack Curtiss lad and his two chums are out there quite often." "Bill Bender and Sam Redding, I suppose you mean," said Tubby.
"Those their names ?" asked the captain.

"Well, I don't know any good uv any uv 'em.