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`` It 's a little like being shipwrecked on a desert island , is n't it ? '' he said . `` As if our boats had drifted away . '' At noon she again prepared an elaborate meal . She served potatoes and grouse , hot biscuit with sugar syrup , and canned peaches , and coffee done to just the right color and aroma . He declared it wonderful , and they ate with repeated wishes that the Supervisor might turn up in time to share their feast ; but he did not . Then Berrie said , firmly : `` Now you must take a snooze , you look tired . ''