left in the distance. Once it began to cloud over as if there
was a storm in sight, but soon the rising sun came out brightly
over the rim of the ocean.

When it came mealtime Sam prepared the repast, and all, even the
officers of the law enjoyed what was served to them. "It gives
one an appetite, this salt air," was Sergeant Brown's comment.

Soon they were standing down the New Jersey coast, but so far out
on the ocean that the shore line was little more than a dark
streak on the horizon.

"Are we gaining?" That was the question each asked, not once but
a score of times. Martin Harris felt sure that they were; but if
this was so, the advantage on the side of the Searchlight was but
a slight one.





CHAPTER XXIV

SEARCHLIGHT AND LANTERN

"One thing is in our favor," remarked Dick, as the day wore away
and the distance between the two yachts seemed undiminished.
"Even if we don't succeed in catching them before tonight we know
where they are bound."