noon
Then each set about doing whatever appealed the most to his nature . Thus Nick wandered along the bank of the creek , examining the shores closely , in the hope of being able to pick up a few shellfish , since his taste for oysters had grown to huge proportions after the feast already indulged in . George set about drying things out on board the _ Wireless _ , so that he could tinker a little with that high spirited engine of his . Josh settled down to gather some wood , being bent on having an outdoor fire when the next meal came around , meaning supper ; for they would only take a cold snack at noon . Herb was writing up his log ; Jimmy getting some fishing tackle in readiness , he having an idea that finny prizes only awaited the taking in these parts ; while Jack wandered forth , with a gun thrown over his shoulder , hungry for a little hunt . They heard a double report half an hour later . Every fellow looked interested , for well did they know that when Jack pulled trigger there was a pretty fair chance of something dropping into the game bag .