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The breeze was light at daybreak, and while the island still loomed shapeless and shadowy across the leaden water the yacht's gig brought Clay's diver and an excellent set of pumps. As soon as they were rigged the diver and Moran went below and took their turn with the others during the first half of the day, for there was still a good deal to be done before they could clear a passage into the hold. They sent Clay word of their progress and at noon Aynsley was rowed across to the sloop.
"Although you refused last night, I hope you'll come on board to lunch," he said, after greeting them pleasantly.