"Of course, we shall have to work during the winter. We can't afford to lie around in idleness."
"Yes, of course. But what about next season?"
"That is a long way off," smiled Rush.
"Will you come back with me next year?"
"I could not promise. Frankly, Captain, I wish I might stay with you. I like the life and I should be happy to spend the rest of my days on the water, were it not for one fact."
"What is that?"
"There isn't much of a future to the lake business."
Captain Simms nodded.
"Nothing beyond being a captain. That's the stone wall we butt against sooner or later, if we are lucky enough to get that far. I don't blame you, but I am sorry. I was in hopes you would stay with us another season."