scarcely think the Germans would bother with it. At the same
time, if by any chance they have found out that we are crossing
with important papers, agreements, and chemicals, they will be on
the lookout for us and we will have a good chase if we manage to
escape. I don't say this to scare you boys; but you are here,
and I don't want you to underrate the present danger. I will be
good and glad to get across myself. Not a word of this to the
others, understand."

He nodded and walked on. The boys looked at each other.

"Wow!" said Porky softly.

For awhile the boys stared out over the sea. "Time for grub,"
Beany finally said.

"Hungry? asked Beany.

"No," said Porky. He laughed. "You know what Colonel Bright's
done to me? He's made me imagine things. I thought I saw
something over there in the light--way, way off."

Beany stared. "Nothing doing!" he declared. "I could see if it
was there, you know."

"Yes, I know your eyes," said Porky nervously. "I saw a gull or
a porpoise, I suppose."

"I suppose you didn't see anything," said Beany, scanning the
level sea. "Come on down to dinner."