"Soc is right," said John after a long inspection.

"Of course he is," said Grant lightly. "He always is right. How
many times must I tell you that if you would only follow my
advice you would soon be improving?"

"It's no time to joke," said John solemnly. "We've just got to
make them take us on board or help us out of our trouble."

"We'll have to wait until they come nearer than they are now,"
said George. "Have we got a big white cloth that we can use as a
signal?"

"I think there are some sheets down in the cabin," suggested
Grant.

"Then I'll get them," said Grant quickly, as he disappeared from
sight.

In a brief time he returned with two sheets in his arms. Handing
one to Grant, while John was still busy at the wheel, George said
excitedly, "Now we have got to stand up and let them know that
we're here."

It was plain to the watching boys that the approaching boat was a
yacht as Grant had suggested. Her graceful outlines now could be
plainly seen and she was swiftly approaching.

"I'm wondering," suggested George thoughtfully, "if we are
tossing around on the water the way she is. Just look at her," he