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176 said Phil. "Well, they are not the first to do that kind of searching. Party after party has sailed down here for the same purpose."

"Yes, and each party has been unsuccessful, so far as I know," answered Dave.

"Perhaps they have some extra-good clew," suggested Roger, trying to forget his seasickness.

"Perhaps," returned Dave. "Well, if they can find any pirates' gold on any of these islands they are welcome to it, so far as I am concerned. All I want to get hold of are the Carwith jewels."