Jack threw their book onto his pack, and quickly ran to join Anne.
Hi! He said to the three men.
Don’t be afraid. Said Anne. we come in peace.
The three men kept talking, who, who are you? One of the sailorspattered.
Jack and Anne walked closer.
I am Jack and this is Anne. said Jack.
The man in the bowtie stepped forward, he had long mustache andbig friendly smile.
My name is Henry. He said. I came to shore to look for wildbutterflies, plants and shelves. But At the same I found rarecreature called Jack and Anne instead.
And we found creature called Henry. Said Anne, giggling. Thatwere named terenidom to the time of dinosaurs.
I beg your pardon. Said Henry.
a.. she is dizzy. Said Jack.
What’s unusual wit. Said Henry. His eyes were sparkling.
Well, you have not only found Henry, you also found Joe andTommy. Two able sail menbrought me here.
Hi! Joe and Tommy. Said Anne.
She gave the two sailors a big smile. But Joe and tommy didn’tsmiled back. they were both scaring.
Where are you form? Joe asked suspiciously.
Frog creek, Pennsylvania . said Anne.
Where is that? AskedTommy.
America. Said Jack.
How nice. Said Henry. Why are you here?
We are.. well... we are on vacation, . said Anne. We came herewith our family, backfear or somewhere. She waved vigorly.
Vacation? Said Henry.
Our parents likes vacation, are really out of the places. Said Anne.
Henry chalked.
Americans?
Are you a scientist form the HMS Challenger? Jack said .
He was eager to change the subject.
Well, yes. Said Henry. I’m from one of the teams trying to solve theriddles of the deep.
Jack loved the sound like riddles of the deep.
What kind of riddles you have solved so far? He asked.
Well for one thing we have learned that the ocean of floorabsolutely leak deeming with life. Said Henry.
You didn’t already know that? Asked Anne.
We thought that probably the keys. Said Henry, but mind you thatmany people can not imagine life can existent in the icy dark deep.
And in fact some of them still believe that there is no floor in theocean at all. They think the seagulls down forever.
Are you serious? Said anne. Huh! I guess you maybe letting thenote of the ocean too miles deep. Of course some ocean six milesbut ...
Anne? said Jack, you might...a lot about the sea. Said Henry.
Looking at Anne with curiosity.
Well, I know the mon rain, just the volcanoes down the ocean too.
Said Anne.
Jack linding close to Anne,Stop showing off. He said under his breath.
Am.. I mean... maybe, just maybe. Anne said to Henry. Of course,I’m only guess,And you are a very good guesser. Said Henry. And out voyagecame did many volcanic rocks from the deep.
Cool. Said anew. How did you get them, many, sir?
Manysirps? Asked Henry.
You know you carry down into the deep sea. Said Anne.
Anne..said Jack between his teeth. He gave her look and said :
Just stop. .
Jack wad pretty sure that manysirps hadn’t been invented by theearly 1870s. he quickly changed the subject again.
Are you study butterflies too? He said pointing to Henry’s net. Andseashells?
Indeed I do. Said Henry. If I came to a shore, to search for rare shelljust now. and I think I may had found it cousin. He opened his bookto a page, and showed the pencil drawing of the shell.
Would you like us to help you find more? Asked Anne.
Well, thank you. Said Henry. But I have been quite successful to befound where I came for. We will be going back to the ship now.
Oh, please can we visit the HMS Challenger? Anne blurred out.
Out of the question. Said the sailor Joe.
Well, I am.. said Henry.
Sir, the captain would never approve bringing children on board.
Tommybroken in. it’s absolutely against rules.
Henry looked at Jack and Anne,Jack didn’t want to break the rules. But at the same time, he reallywanted to visit the ship.
We would really like to learn more about the sea exploration. Hesaid. he gave the scientist a hopeful smile.
We promise we can help many wands way. Said Anne. And ourparents like us to learn new things.
Henry turned back to the two seamenSurly suck bright and curious young people should be allowed toour ship. He said. since would bedrifting and dragging all day, wecan return them to shore before nightfall.
Joe and Tommy frowned at each other, but Joe finally gave a quicknod.
Yeah! Anne said.
Thanks! Said Jack. We promise we won't cause any trouble.
I see it you don’t . said Henry looked and smiled.
Joe and Tommy would you mind lending our two visitors your lifeperseveres?
Never feed them. Sir. Said Joe.
Well, we must do what we can to keep them safe. Said Henry.
The two seamen grudgingly handed Jack and Anne their balkyvests.
So these are all profession life perseveres? Thought Jack. The vestwas made blocks of coal, tied together, even though Jack buckled ittightly, it hang over his body. Almost sleeping off.
I am afraid they are big. Said Henry. But still it might saveyou sowe kept size.
Don’t worry, said Anne, we are really good swimmers.
We should go now, sir. Joe said impatiently.
Yes, yes, Henry said, let it be off.
Joe and Tommy pushed the rowboat into the shallow water. WhileJack and Anne had been talking with Henry, the water had turnedchoppy. Dark gray clouds had rolled in, hidden the sun,Climbing up to me. Henry told Jack and Anne, and then followedthem into the rowboat. Jack’s backpack wooden flit over hislifeJacket, so he clutched the pack to the chest, as Joe and Tommypushed the boat furthering to the ocean. The sailors jumped in,picked up their oars,, and began rowing back to the ship. |