Radwin, for they've certainly been agreeable to us to-night."

Chatting thus, as they strolled slowly back and forth, none of the
submarine boys noted how long Radwin was gone. As a matter of fact, that
enterprising, rapidly-moving young man was away for nearly half an
hour--and he was tremendously busy on their account.

The Somerset stood on one of the older, quieter streets of Colfax. At
this time of the night there were not many passers.

"Here comes Radwin," discovered Hal, at last. "I had almost forgotten
that he was coming back to us."

"I thought he had forgotten," laughed Jack.

Then all three turned to greet Mr. Radwin.

"How's this?" he asked. "Haven't Mr. Rhinds and your friends come out
yet?"

"They must be talking, yet, with the officers of the naval board,"
suggested Eph Somers.

"They're sure to be out presently," nodded Radwin, after he had walked
the submarine boys to the next corner. "At least, Mr. Rhinds is, for he
always takes a walk in the evening, after dinner. Now, I've discovered
the place where they serve the finest hot soda--chocolate, at that. I
wanted to invite all hands there. But I'm afraid Rhinds and your
employers may come out and be looking for us. Benson, do you feel like
remaining here, to guide them along, while I take your comrades up to