They agreed that it might be safe to leave her alone while they ventured out to look for food, and at the first hint of light they started out, one to the north, and one to the south.

Harrigan started at an easy run.

He felt a joyous exultation like that of a boy eager for play.

He tried to find shellfish first, but without success.

His search carried him far down the beach to a group of big rocks rolling out to sea.