Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 388
, he is still seenclinging to it — safe ! But by the same subsidence i884.; T II E L A X D O F F I R E . 373 the boat is dashed away, the keel-striking on somerocks with a harsh sound, which tells of damage,if not total destruction. Still, it floats, driftingoutward, and for awhile all seems well… … -^wV> hopeis vain,Captain , •Gancy him-self calling out: It s no use, \boys ! The gigs got a hole in itsbottom, and is goingdown. Look ! They do look, and theysee that the boat is doomed. Only for an instant are their eyes upon it, beforeit is seen no more, having bilged and goneunder, leaving…
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