"I am; bet your life I am."

"Where will you get your boats?"

"Don't want but one; and they say your boat is the finest little
craft that ever floated on the lake."

"She is, without a doubt."

"Well, we can take some money out of the captain's pocket, at any
rate. We'll make a fortune out of your boat, Lawry, if we get her up."

"I shall get her up by tomorrow night."

"I'll help you, Lawry."

"We don't need any help at present. I must go now, for Ethan is
waiting for me."

"Who's Ethan?"

"Ethan French; he is the engineer of the steamer," answered the
young pilot, moving toward the door.

"Hold on a minute, Lawry, and I'll be ready to go with you. I can
show you how to do the business."

"I know now."