Boy Scouts in Southern Waters; Or, Spaniard's Treasure Chest

that one! That

be the ni

ean by the nin

ger than the two preceding it and that every ninth wave i

her way through the waters of that part of the Gulf of Mexico known as Mississippi Sound. "But I do know," he continued, "t

us find out where we are!" put in a thi

ter Street restaurant when we were fitting out in Chicago!"

here and the pilot rules require us to keep a fog signal sounding once every minute. We had hard enough work to convince the Unite

everything to h

l!" declared th

eing rolled and tossed by the, waves driven from the Gulf of Mexico before a southerly wind. Great banks of

okened membership in the Beaver Patrol, Boy Scouts of America. Other insignia indicated to the initiated that the boys had won distinction and were entitled to the honors in Seamanship, Life

nd, though young, their faces gave evidence of alert n

ted, she rode the waves like a thing of life. Her engines, which by common consent had been reduced to half speed in deference to the law, worked perfec

ums to take the Fortuna from Chicago to Southern waters where they would later on be joined by the banker for a cruise among the islands and points of interest in that vicinity. Jack was a f

was far older than his years. Tom Blackwood worked as an inspector in one of the great department stores of State Street whi

ir appearance they still gave one the impression that they all belonged to each other. There was the same fearless, honest look i

pt inland by the wind. Harry was at the wheel while Jack stood with his hand close to the switchboard that governed the engines pulsating below. Tom and Arnold were leanin

with some eats right soon. I'm nearly starved and drowned an

xt time! Remember our bargain, old Scout," he continued. "

axon working overtime?" queried Tom. "Gre

he wash or not wash, that's the questio

axon. When the raucous noise of the fog horn had died away he

was about to be followed by a shout of rejoicing, he continued. "And I'm sure that when Harry makes a mistake we'll all be as considerate of his

cook this next wa

will excuse me now, I'll do double duty later on. I hate to le

make you uneasy

after eating some of Tom's cookery, but I have a sort of uneasy feeling that s

its arrival until I get my lunch, I'll be much obliged!" remarked Arnold. "I'll

Red Snapper!" qui

like some of those famous biscuits Arno

portion of both of those and a cup of t

from whence in a short time the aroma of delicious coffee was wafted up to the three boys in the pilot

und coast," remarked Harry after an interval of silence following t

cks down in this part of the world. Everything is sand and lots of it. Besides the

to be the pounding of waves on a shore,

xclaimed Tom raising

after an interval.

turning to his chu

s wont, Jack nodded his head and with hi

surf the Fortuna had better give up now! We can't ever expe

or Thomas!" gloated Harry. "But we're

From the cabin came the sound of the clo

ls!" anno

Harry. "I never can

past o'clock for you Dutchmen," he added with a chuckle,

ls? Oh, yes, five bells in the morning. Log Tom Blackwood for u

e getting into a mess and it's no time

ed Tom. "Just to show that I'm serious,

e matter, Rowdy, old chap?" he continued as a great white

fierce growl scarcely audible above the noise of the tumbling waters. His every action bespoke antipathy to something. Raising himself upon his hind

f, too!" declared

looks just like he did back there in Mobile when we fou

m reaching over to give the dog a pat. "

ents!" Harry stated. "Only it isn't a likely

is mess, aren't

ct just the right levers. The engines stopped and then reversed full speed! The Fo

ted Jack. "Here

ack leaned against the switchboard and