Well, some distance out, about half-way across the river, I saw a little island, with rocky sides, and trees on the top.

It looked safe and cool and inviting.

I determined to try to get there.

Some deals were in the water by the bank, which had probably floated down from some saw-mill.

I took half a dozen of these, flung two or three more on top of them, and then told the lady my plan.