noon
Then the fishing-boat signaled the _ Richard _ to draw closer . Gregory listened intently for the words of the man with the megaphone as he appeared on the _ Pelican 's _ deck . The operator 's message came faintly to them above the roar of the wind . Mr. Farnsworth left his office at noon to-day on motor trip to country . Not expected to return until Monday . Little hope of reaching him to-night but will keep trying . McCoy .