"She only moves as the current carries her."
"Do you mean she is drifting?"
"That's it."
A look told Alvin the young man had spoken the truth.
"That means she has broken down," suggested Chester, uttering the thought that was in both of the minds of his companions.
"It can't mean anything else," said George, who evidently kept back some of his fancies.
"Whistle to him," suggested Alvin.
A series of tootings were sent out. They were not loud, but in the stillness must have gone beyond the Deerfoot. The three listened, but heard no response.
"I knew there wouldn't be," commented George.
"Why not?"