Bruno; or, Lessons of fidelity, patience, and self-denial taught by a dog (1854)
Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879 · New York : Harper · leaf 93
d-aft sail. She was standing up theharbor, and was headed toward the pier. The sail was spread,and the sail-boat was gliding along smoothly, but quite swiftly,through the water. 88 BOYS ADRIFT. Antony calls for help. He receives none. There were two men on board. One was at the helm, steering.The… … Hallo ! sail-boat! said Antony. Hallo ! said the flannel shirt. Take us aboard of your boat, said Antony ; we have gotadrift, and have not got any oar. We cant take you on board, said the man ; we have gotbeyond you already. Throw us a rope, said Antony. We have not got any rope long enough, said…
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