"Ethan and I can do it very well, sir."
"Perhaps you can; but we wish to have the steamer in working order as soon as possible, and we may hasten the joy by employing men of experience to do it."
"Haste and waste," said Lawry, laughing. "Mr. Sherwood, I am satisfied we can raise the Woodville. We don't want any help. If we don't get her up by to-morrow night, I will let some one else take hold; but it will cost a heap of money."
"It shall not cost you anything, Lawry. I haven't half paid the debt of gratitude I owe you."
"Oh, never mind that, sir! I only want one more day."
"You are very confident, my boy, and I hope you will succeed," added
Mr. Sherwood, as he turned to depart.
"Take him up, Lawry," said Ben. "Let him raise her. He will do it at his own expense, and perhaps he will give me the job."
"Not to-night."
"You are a fool, Lawry!" exclaimed Ben.
"Perhaps I am. Time will tell."