Till dawn they hovered about the island, and then, as they found that the rascally band had really escaped, they set out for Brownhaven. But a short part of the distance had been covered, however, before some spars and a hull that looked familiar were espied. It was theSea Ranger. She proved to have on board Mr. Chisholm Dacre and Mr. MacTavish. The gentlemen happened to be in Buffalo on business when Tom's message was relayed to them. In a special train they had made all speed for Brownhaven, where they had found theSea Rangerrepaired ahead of the expected time. With a hastily picked crew, they had set out at once for Castle Rock Island.
"Well, you boys display a faculty for getting in and out of trouble far in excess of any I have ever seen," laughed Mr. Dacre, after they had formed Obadiah Ironsides' acquaintance and made a full survey of the marvels of the submarine.
"Well, so long as theydoget out of it, that's the main thing," said Mr. MacTavish. "Such experiences make real men of them, eh, Mr. Ironsides?"
"I think so," said the inventor.
The talk then drifted to the finding of the hidden spoils of the wreckers.
In due time, Mr. MacTavish, as owner of the island, turned these stolen treasures over to the government, and later he was awarded his share, which was given over, however, to old Sam, as a partial recognition of his services. Both Mr. Dacre and Mr. MacTavish wished to reward Mr. Ironsides, but the only recognition of his assistance in rescuing the lads that the inventor would take was a letter of introduction from Mr. MacTavish to an influential naval official at Washington. It may be said here that this letter was the ultimate means of his securing a lucrative contract to build submarines for Uncle Sam's navy. You have all heard of the Ironsides type of diving torpedo boat—the best and most efficient made.
Walstein, Dampier and Co. were eagerly sought, both by the government and by private detectives engaged by Mr. Dacre and Mr. MacTavish. But no trace of them was found, except a wrecked and abandoned tug on a wild part of the Canadian shore. The ruffians escaped into the wilderness unpunished.
As for Castle Rock Island, it has been turned into a delightful spot. The old tower once more beams forth its friendly rays at night, and nearby a neat bungalow has been built. The rest of the island has been turned into a big game preserve, where the Bungalow Boys delight to hunt. The island is a favorite haunt with them and their boy friends—and some older ones—and, sitting on the veranda of their pleasant island dwelling, they never tire of conversing about the stirring days they spent "On the Great Lakes."
We should like to relate in detail something of their happy days on the island, but we must leave our young friends for a time. The object of this present narrative has been fulfilled. Our boys have been brought safely through dire perils and adventures.
Those who care to follow still further their travels may meet them in new surroundings and novel experiences in a forthcoming volume dealing with life in Alaska.
That land is full of interest and offers abundant opportunity for adventure, and therefore we can assure our readers that they will participate in an exciting tour if they choose to join "The Bungalow Boys Along the Yukon."
THE END.
BOY INVENTORS SERIES
Stories of Skill and Ingenuity
By RICHARD BONNER
THE BOY INVENTORS' WIRELESS TELEGRAPH.
Blest with natural curiosity,—sometimes called the instinct of investigation,—favored with golden opportunity, and gifted with creative ability, the Boy Inventors meet emergencies and contrive mechanical wonders that interest and convince the reader because they always "work" when put to the test.
THE BOY INVENTORS' VANISHING GUN.
A thought, a belief, an experiment; discouragement, hope, effort and final success—this is the history of many an invention; a history in which excitement, competition, danger, despair and persistence figure. This merely suggests the circumstances which draw the daring Boy Inventors into strange experiences and startling adventures, and which demonstrate the practical use of their vanishing gun.
THE BOY INVENTORS' DIVING TORPEDO BOAT.
As in the previous stories of the Boy Inventors, new and interesting triumphs of mechanism are produced which become immediately valuable, and the stage for their proving and testing is again the water. On the surface and below it, the boys have jolly, contagious fun, and the story of their serious, purposeful inventions challenge the reader's deepest attention.
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BORDER BOYS SERIES
Mexican and Canadian Frontier Series
By FREMONT B. DEERING.
THE BORDER BOYS ON THE TRAIL.
What it meant to make an enemy of Black Ramon De Barios—that is the problem that Jack Merrill and his friends, including Coyote Pete, face in this exciting tale.
THE BORDER BOYS ACROSS THE FRONTIER.
Read of the Haunted Mesa and its mysteries, of the Subterranean River and its strange uses, of the value of gasolene and steam "in running the gauntlet," and you will feel that not even the ancient splendors of the Old World can furnish a better setting for romantic action than the Border of the New.
THE BORDER BOYS WITH THE MEXICAN RANGERS.
As every day is making history—faster, it is said, than ever before—so books that keep pace with the changes are full of rapid action and accurate facts. This book deals with lively times on the Mexican border.
THE BORDER BOYS WITH THE TEXAS RANGERS.
The Border Boys have already had much excitement and adventure in their lives, but all this has served to prepare them for the experiences related in this volume. They are stronger, braver and more resourceful than ever, and the exigencies of their life in connection with the Texas Rangers demand all their trained ability.
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