Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 304
range to say, the old man had withstoodprivation better than his younger companions. Possibly his long, rough life at sea had renderedhim less sensitive to suffering. At all events, while his companions dozed, Benstill watched. The evenings chill settled overthe water. Just as the light was fading… … m BECALMED. or is it the smoke of a steamer ? I 11 notwake the boys yet. Disappointment now wouldkill them. He continued to gaze at the hazy cloud asthe darkness closed around. An hour passed:and though the boat turned slowly about, nowpointing this way, now that, becalmed on theglassy water, the…
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