The Deerslayer

Chapter 24

As soon as the girl got a glimpse of the canoe, she ceased her

hurried walk up and down the platform and stood ready to receive

the young man, whose return she had now been anxiously expecting

for some time. She helped him to fasten the canoe, and by aiding

in the other little similar employments, manifested her desire to

reach a moment of liberty as soon as possible. When this was done,

in answer to an inquiry of his, she informed him of the manner in

which their companions had disposed of themselves. He listened

attentively, for the manner of the girl was so earnest and impressive

as to apprise him that she had something on her mind of more than

common concern.

"And now, Deerslayer," Judith continued, "you see I have lighted

the lamp, and put it in the cabin of the Ark. That