"O Mr. Bernard, John and Jerry are here, and they have been telling us about a wreck over there on the ledge."
Mr. Bernard threw down his book and listened.
"One fellow was lost. The boys think it was a fishing-vessel. What if it should be the Una, Mr. Bernard?"
The teacher arose hastily and put on his hat.
"Did they know the name of the vessel?"
"I didn't ask, Mr. Bernard; I didn't dare to," answered Joe, still very pale.
"I will go over there at once."
"Oh, may I go too?"
A reluctant consent was given, and Joe boldly asked,--
"May we all go--Max and all?"