I don't suppose there was ever another boy in the world who had so much wealth in charge." "You can't imagine," exclaimed Ralph, "how I hate to go away and leave it! There is no knowing when the captain will get here, nor who will drop in on the place before he does.

I tell you, Edna, I believe it would be a good plan for me to stay here with those two black fellows, and wait for the captain.

You two could go on the ship, and write to him.

I am sure he would be glad to know I am keeping guard here, and I don't know any better fun than to be on hand when he unearths the treasure.

There's no knowing what is at the bottom of that mound." "Nonsense!" exclaimed Edna.