The periscopes were of the telescopic variety that could be raised and
lowered.
"What do you suppose they will do with our prize?" asked Jack one
afternoon about a week after they had returned from their adventurous
voyage. He was talking to "Little Mack," who was supervising some
repairs to the _Dewey_.
The submarine commander's eyes twinkled. "I reckon they'll turn her
right in against the Germans," was his reply.
"Do you suppose they will man her with a crew from the American fleet?"
pursued Jack.
"Haven't the least doubt of it," answered his chief. "Some of my boys
may be taken to fill up her crew and I wouldn't be a bit surprised if
they light on you.
"But not with my permission," continued McClure after a pause.
Jack was pleased at the compliment and hastened to assure his commander
that he hoped always to remain with him for the war. Jack's brave
fight to save his captain from the sea in the encounter with the
floating mine, together with the experiences they had shared the last
two weeks, had endeared these two to each other, and while there was
a difference of some ten years in their ages, they were close friends.
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