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`` That may account for the fact that they have never been near our part of the island . '' When they took up the load to resume the journey , it was still heavier , apparently , than before , and they were now so thoroughly tired that frequent stops were made , but in another hour they had the satisfaction of seeing the large trees that had been singled out for their guidance . It was a great relief to deposit the load on the raft , and it did not take long to swing the raft under the wagon and start the yaks on the homeward journey . The Cataract came in sight before six in the evening , and the Professor was on hand to welcome them . `` Did you have a good time ? '' he inquired ; but as he looked over the tailboard and saw the fruit of the hunt , exclaimed : `` You must have gotten everything over there . '' `` Yes , and something else besides that , '' said Harry in such a tone that the Professor anxiously asked : `` What ; have you made any discoveries ? ''