his young companion by the hand and off they started.

"Who's that?" asked Will, as they turned from Water Street into Beach
Street.

"That boy in the door where there's a light? Why, that is Tony! He's up.
Tony, that you?" sang out Charlie.

"Yes! You going down to the beach?" said Tony, standing in the lighted
door-way of a low-roofed house.

"Yes."

"I heard the bell and got up, and one of the neighbors came and told us it
was a wreck, and Mr. Grimes said I might go if I could go with somebody."

"Come along," said Will. "Tell him I will take care of you."

Tony went eagerly back. He prepared for the trip, and then came out to
join Will and Charlie.

"Now, boys, take hold of my hand and let's put," said Will.

They accordingly "put."

"Isn't this good fun, Tony."

"Yes, Charlie, splendid."

It was such good fun that Charlie thought he was willing to be a sailor on