"So is mine," declared the ensign.
He ordered his launch full speed ahead in the direction of the
flagship.
"It's pretty tough," commented Donald, "but I'll prove I am right
when I get to the ship."
"I hope so," was the reply. "I haven't anything against you and
you may be telling the truth, but I can't take any chances."
Fifteen minutes later they drew up beside the flagship.
"Up you go," said the ensign, motioning Donald up the ladder.
"I'll present you to the officer of the deck," which he quickly
did.
"Here's a man I picked up in the water, sir, who says he has a
message for Gen. Funston, but I had no time to put him ashore."
"Looks more like a boy than a man," replied the officer. Then to
Donald: "What's this about you having a message for Gen.
Funston?"
Donald repeated what he had told the ensign.
"What's that?" asked another officer, coming forward out of the
shadow of the after turret.
The first officer saluted.
"Tell the Admiral your story, my lad," he said.
Again Donald repeated his story, this time going more into
detail.
"Come with me," ordered the Admiral, and he led the way to the
wireless operator.
"Get into communication with Gen. Funston at once," was the
admiral's order.
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