CAPTAIN LAWRY
The bateau ran up to the steamer, and Ben made her fast at the forward gangway. Mr. Sherwood still cheered, and the ladies continued to wave their handkerchiefs.
"Won't you come on board?" said Lawry to the party.
"I shall, for one," replied Mr. Sherwood.
"I'm afraid of her," added Miss Fanny.
"There is nothing to fear, ladies. She is safe, and we are running her very slowly," continued the young pilot.
"Lawry knows where the rocks are," said Mrs. Wilford, "and I'll warrant you there is no danger."
With some misgivings, the ladies, who had suffered by the catastrophe when the Woodville was wrecked, permitted themselves to be handed to the deck of the steamer.
"I congratulate you on your success, Lawry," said Mr. Sherwood, as he stepped on board after the ladies. "You have worked bravely, and succeeded nobly;" and he grasped the hand of the pilot.
"Thank you, sir. I knew I could raise her, if I had fair play. I don't know but you are sick of your bargain, sir, in giving her to me."