Chapter 2

CHAPTER TWO 'Poor George,' said Anne, as the car went off down the road. 'She does get so worked up about things.' 'Well, anyone gets upset with toothache,' said Julian.

He stared out over Kirrin Bay, which was as blue as cornflowers that morning. 'I wonder if George did see a light on the island last night? You didn't see one, did you, Anne?' 'No. It was all dark there,' said Anne. 'Honestly, I think George must have dreamt it! Anyway she can take out her boat this afternoon, and we'll go with her, and have a good look round!' 'I tell you what,' said Dick, 'we three will get the boat and go over to the island this morning- then, when we find nothing and nobody there- except the rabbits and the jackdaws- we can tell George, and she won't worry any more!' 'Right!' said Julian. 'Let's go now, straight away! Uncle Quentin will be glad to be rid of us- he's working hard this morning on one of his newest problems.'

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They went to the beach, to get George's boat. There it was, ready waiting! Julian looked across to where Kirrin Island lay peacefully in the sun. He was quite certain there was nobody there!

'We'll row right round the island and see if there's a boat tied up anywhere, or beached, said Dick, taking the oars. 'If there isn't, we'll know there's no one there. It's too far for anyone to swim to. Well- here we go!'

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