Few of these sang, except the mocking bird, which gave forth an incessant mellow note.

But it was a scene of uncommon peace and beauty and all felt its influence.
Henry looked at the creek and the forest through which it came with an appreciative eye.

He knew because the waters of the creek were clear that it must flow through hard, firm ground, and he was thinking at that moment of a plan which he intended to carry out later.
Their first work was with the boat.

In its long voyage on the river it had gathered mud and other objects on its bottom.

This they could see perfectly now that it lay in the clear water, and Shif'less Sol and Jim Hart volunteered to scrape it with two of the shovels that were contained in the invaluable store house of "The Galleon." Their offer was accepted, and taking off their clothing, they sprang into the water.