Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 280
ng at him. When Joe saw the gun aimed at him for thethird time, he backed water hastily. As a re-sult the skiff came to a standstill, and the soldier,lowering his rifle, regarded him intently. Joe thought rapidly. The island was large.Perhaps there were no soldiers farther on, andif he only once… … they sat side by side in the shelter of the cockpit. (see page 790.) I want to come ashore! Important! Joeshouted out to him. The man in uniform shook his head. But its important, I tell you! Wont youlet me come ashore? He took a hurried look in the direction ofthe Dazzler. The shots had evidently…
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