children had been in, even now that it was all over.

"We shall have plenty to do here to-morrow," observed Mr. Seagrave, "in
getting things into their places."

"We shall have plenty to do for some time, I expect," replied Ready.
"In two months, or thereabouts, we shall have the rainy season come on,
and we must be under cover before that time, if we possibly can."

"What's the first thing we must do, Ready?" inquired Mr. Seagrave.

"To-morrow we had better fix up another tent or two, to stow away all
the articles we have brought on shore: that will be one good day's
work; we shall then know where to lay our hands upon everything, and
see what we want."

"That's very true; and what shall we do then?"

"Why then, sir, I think we must make a little expedition to explore the
island, and find out where we must build our house."

"Can we build a house?" said William.

"Oh, yes, sir, and with more ease than you would think. There's no tree
so valuable as the cocoa-nut tree; and the wood is so light that we can
easily move it about."

"Why, what are the great merits of the cocoa-nut tree?" said Mrs.
Seagrave.