Haste and Waste; Or, the Young Pilot of Lake Champlain. A Story for Young People

oodville. He was afraid Mr. Sherwood had been too venturesome in attempting to pilot the little steamer in waters with which he was entirely unfamiliar;

was low. They were some distance from the usual track of steamers, and there was no buoy, or other mark, on them. The Woodville was headed toward the rocks, as the ferryman had said, and

hile he was too far off to make himself heard in her wheel-house. He was appalled at her danger, and the cold sweat stood

e tried to signify to him that he must keep off; but no notice was taken of his warning. On the forward deck of the little craft

your helm!"

idently taking the shout as a cheer

f!" roar

n before. The young pilot was in despair. The Woodville was going at full speed directl

repeated Law

istle and the waving of the ladies' handkerchiefs,

re as the world!" exclaimed Lawry

hich announced the doom of the Woodville. Her sharp bow sli

of shrill shrieks from the ladies, and he turned to see what had happened. The Woodville had filled, rolled off the rock, and sank in deep water, leaving her passengers f

fe in the water, and he renewed his labors with a vigor and skill which soon brought him to the sufferers. Mr. Sherwood was supporti

ny Jane, was holding on at the smokestack, where a

nny?" gasped

" replied Ethan French. "I saw

Lawry, as he div

th a strong arm, bore her to the surface again; but she wa

e might go to the assistance of Miss Fanny; and, as soon as Lawry appeared, he swam out to help him. With the aid of the yo

d none of the party was in danger. Mr. Sherwood, Ethan, and the fireman were still in the wate

re all safe!" sa

istance," added Miss Fanny. "I had given up, and was sinking to the

bravely, Lawry,

When the boat reached the landing-place, the ladies were conducted to the cottage of John Wilford, where everything was done by Mrs. Wilford to promote their comfort.

t for, and presented himself to the ladies in the drawing-room. Lawry, anxious to learn the condition of the ladies after their cold bath, and their terrible fri

or a brave and noble deed; and Mr. Sherwood hinted that some

re," replied Lawry, blushing. "What will

d Mr. Sherwood. "She has given

the fault of the boat,

d to have you kee

were crazy, you sh

to warn you of

t? We thought you were

rocks, and I shouted and ma

th before and after the accident," added Mr

the house for me. I came right up t

that little steamer up here, t

ur haste has made!"

ittle steamer at the

e, for all me," a

put my foot on board o

nn

himed in F

" interposed Ethan French. "She wo

d such a thump on the

erwood; "but this adventure has cured me of my love

e Woodville lie t

k now, stove

aired, and be as good as ever,

o me now. I will give her

y who will want

. But I have come to the conclusion that she is a dangerous machine for me, and I don't want anything more to do with he

what I had the good luck to do for

shall never forget your noble con

to give the Wood

Mr. Sherwood, as the

ought to say what I

ay it," added Mr.

eamer to any one who wanted her

r?" laughed the

t is what I wa

e you the fee simple of a farm in Ethiopia. I don'

gh you had made my fortune for me; an

e lake, with her bow stove in, and her hull as useless as though the parts had never been put together. The engine an

hope you are not giving her away believing

ink she is

is all that ails her. If we can get her on the ways

she is yours. I will give you

due form, affixed the stamp, and ga

perfect little fairy. How elated we were as we moved up the lake in her! What fine times we were promisin

in her again," added Miss Fanny

y. You were sinking when Lawry dived

l to God for His mercy in s

m sure we shall never forget what Lawry

xclaimed F

Mr. Sherwood. "I am ashamed of my

sir," said Ethan French.

a hurry to try the steamer that I could not wait for a pilot. Bertha,

rd him say that you were too

. By neglecting this precept, I have nearly sacrificed the lives of my best friends. Lawry, if you