A survey of the island may change all these views." "In what way ?" He turned and pointed to the summit of the tree-covered hill behind them.
"From that point," he said, "we may see other and larger islands.

If so, they will certainly be inhabited.

I am surprised this one is not." He ended abruptly.

They were losing time.

Before Iris could join him he was already hauling a large undamaged case out of the water.
He laughed unmirthfully.