Tim's calculations had been defective.
"Here's a pretty fix," said Tim.
"I have it," replied Charles.

"Come with me, Barney, and we will have the best tent of the two." Charles led the way to the Sylph, and getting on board of her by the aid of one of the boats, they proceeded to unbend her sails.
"Bravo! Charley," said Barney.

"That's a good idea; but why can't some of us sleep in this bit of a cuddy house ?" "So we can.

Here is Uncle Ben's boat cloak, which will make a first-rate bed.

Don't say a word about it, though, and you and I can have it all to ourselves." The sails were carried ashore, and were ample covering for the tent.