Farnum has mentioned, and with such help as the engines of the
submarines may give, together with your own engines, Mr. Mayhew, I think
there ought to be a good chance of getting the 'Hudson' afloat with plenty
of water under her whole keel. We can even start some of the engines on
shore, and rig winches to haul on extra cables. Altogether, we can give
you a strong pull, sir."
"That sounds like the best plan to me," nodded Jacob Farnum. "I'll have a
message sent at once for that towboat."
A white-coated steward now appeared on deck, moving near the lieutenant
commander.
"Is dinner ready, Greers?" called Mr. Mayhew.
"Yes, sir."
"Lay two more plates, then. Mr. Farnum, I trust you and your young
submarine commander will sit as my guests to-night."
This invitation the yard's owner accepted, asking only time enough to
arrange for keeping some of his workmen over-time, awaiting the coming of
flood-tide.
So, presently, Jack and his employer found themselves seated at table in
the gunboat's handsome wardroom. Besides the lieutenant commander there
were Lieutenant Halpin, two ensigns, two engineer officers and a young
medical officer.
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