"That takes the pressure off the wheel," said Ben.
"Because it checks her headway; and it would upset the boat, for the sail holds the wind instead of getting rid of it."
"I don't see how the sail can get rid of the wind, for it is all here," replied Archie.
Thad took a large piece of newspaper from his pocket, lifted it as high as he could reach, and then let it go.
"Which way did it go?" he asked.
"North-east," answered Syl.
"Which way is this sloop going?"
"South-east."
"What is the reason it did not go the way this boat is going?"
"Because the wind don't blow this way," replied Archie.