The voice came from the opening in the caves, and instantly Ralph turned and walked toward the beach.

Again came the voice, louder than before: "Ralph, I want you." The boy stopped, put his hands in his pockets, and shrugged his shoulders, then he slowly turned.
"If I were bigger," he said to himself, "I'd thrash him on the spot.

Then I'd feel easier in my mind, and things could go on as they pleased.

But as I am not six feet high yet, I suppose I might as well go to see what he wants." "Ralph," said the captain, as soon as the boy reached him, "I see Mrs.
Cliff has been speaking to you, and so you know about the arrangements that have been made.

But I have a great deal to do before I can start, and I want you to help me.