After which the well-filled
children are to visit the English channel and attack a group of
transports scheduled for convoy to France the following night. She
signals us to heave to and wait the appointed time."
McClure chuckled at the announcement.
"Just as I thought. Give them an O.K. in your best German," was his
rejoinder.
CHAPTER XXI
TRAPPED
Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons
to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
"If we do we will disclose our identity and it will be all off," said
"Little Mack" in a quandary.
Then Jack had an inspiration.
"Tell them we are having some trouble with our diving rudders and will
be along shortly," he offered.
"Little Mack" seized upon the suggestion and acted promptly. In code
the mother submarine answered that she was coming to aid. "Let her
come; we'll give her a hot reception," said McClure grimly.
As the _Bergerhof_ neared them McClure submerged a little and jockeyed
his vessel into position for a sure shot.
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