You will be safer rowing too," he answered, then motioned to Miles to give place.
"I'll steer; then we can go ahead," said the boy jerkily.

He had not got over his fright yet, and was trembling almost as badly as the others.
Slipping into their places, Katherine and the stranger took the oars.

Miles edged them out of the crowding ice dangers, and, keeping well to the bank, they began their progress up river.
"Mrs.Jenkin is beckoning.

Will you go across ?" asked Miles.
"No," Katherine answered with prompt decision.

"The force of the current is fearful, and we have faced enough risks for one day.
Besides, it is of no use; we want dry garments.