“I don’t think we can do anything until it is light.”
“Then we’ll just drift about over the lake.”
“That’s it exactly.”
“But suppose a storm comes up?”
“But suppose it doesn’t? There isn’t anything we can do to bring it on or to keep it away. We’ll have to take things as they come.”
“It will be a hard job for the Go Ahead Boys to hang out here all night. We aren’t used to that.”
“It will be a good time to learn it,” replied Mr. Button dryly, as pulling himself alongside the motor-boat he directed his companion to step on board, an example which he himself followed a moment later.
“The gasoline is out,” said George.
“Are you sure?” inquired Mr. Button quickly.
“Yes, sir. I am sure.”