At the cashier’s desk a woman was seated, but evidently she had been there throughout the night. There were moments when her head nodded and she plainly was greatly in need of sleep.
At once approaching her Fred said, “We have been unfortunate.”
“I’m afraid you’re not the only ones,” said the woman sitting quickly erect as she heard the unexpected statement.
“I guess that’s right,” laughed Fred, “but we fell into the lake and were picked up by a boat that did not stop until it got to Sault Ste. Marie.”
“Where did you want it to stop?” inquired the woman.
“Mackinac Island.”
“Where were you working there?” she inquired.
“Working?” laughed Fred. “We weren’t working at all. We were staying at one of the hotels.”
For a moment the woman glanced quickly at the young spokesman and then shaking her head began to laugh.
“What are you laughing at?” demanded Fred irritated by her manner.