The excitement of the morning had not interfered with their appetites.
"Now, Billy, if you see anything, blow your motor horn and keep it going until we hear it.

Some of us will hear you.

I propose that we spread out so as to cover the island, but still keeping within yelling distance of each other.

We know now that the girls are on this island." "Well find them." Billy walked slowly down to his launch, got in, and reversing the engine, backed out, waving an indolent hand at his companions.
Suddenly a weird scream rang out on the still air.
"Run for it, boys.

That way," cried George, pointing excitedly.
"No! It's the other way," shouted Sam.
"You're both wrong.