"My leave will soon be up and I shall be off to India again.

It's a case of 'Let's enjoy while the season invites us.' These rocks and bays and coves are simply magnificent.

We've decided to go to the Blue Grotto to-day.

Who cares to join us ?" This was an expedition which could only be undertaken when the sea was absolutely calm, so, as even the Mediterranean may be treacherous, and sudden squalls can lash its smooth surface into waves, it was wise to take advantage of a cloudless day.
"We'll start early, so as to arrive there before the steamer, and have the grotto to ourselves, instead of going in with a rabble of tourists," decreed Hilton Preston.
"Four boatfuls of us will be a big enough party," agreed Vincent.

"They say the best light is at about eleven." The group of friends therefore set off from the Marina in their various craft.