His companions looked sheepish.
"Did you sail over here so early in the morning to call on us ?" questioned Harriet innocently.
"No, we are camping over there." "Oh! Then you came over to be near us?
Isn't that fine ?" laughed Crazy Jane.
"We--we thought may--maybe the fishing was better over here," replied George lamely.
"Oh, thave me!" muttered Tommy, then fled into the cabin that they might not observe her laughter.
"May we come aboard ?" asked Billy.
"Not yet, boys," returned Miss Elting in reply.

"Our house is not set to rights for company.

Come over later.

We should be pleased to have you." "Say.

It's hot out here.