noon
`` There you are , boys ! '' he said . `` Jump in , and I 'll have you up to Cordova in no time . I 've got a good crew on board , and I may be able to get you back long before noon . '' The boys did not exactly like the looks of the `` good '' crew , but they said nothing as they took their seats in the little trunk cabin and waited for the boat to get under motion . When at last the motors began whirling and the rocking motion told the lads that they were out among the high waves , Jamison came in and seated himself by Tommy 's side . `` Little bit bumpy tonight , '' he said , `` but you 'll soon get used to that .