"I'm Lieutenant Lansing, American cruiser Pioneer, madam," came the
reply.

Mrs. Wheaton's manner underwent an immediate change. "You'll pardon
me, Lieutenant," she exclaimed. "Of course, I know you must do your
duty."

After a few words with Mrs. Wheaton and her daughter, Lieutenant
Lansing turned again to Captain Stoneman.

"All right, Captain," he said, "you may proceed. If leave you now just
a word, though. Look out for that raider. She's around here some
place. If you sight her, fire your guns, and if I'm within hearing
I'll come up. Work your wireless, too. I'm here to nail that fellow."

"Very good," said Captain Stoneman. "You can count on me, Lansing."

The two men shook hands and the American naval officer, followed by his
men, disappeared over the side. Captain Stoneman gave a signal and the
Algonquin moved on again.

"Didn't take the United States very long to get started, did it?" said
Frank, as they descended below.

"I should say not," was Jack's reply. "Still, I am afraid American
cruisers will have no more success in nabbing the raider than have
British vessels."

"Don't forget we're on the job," said Frank, with a smile.