Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-16

see the windl'
Your sight is very good. Na-pi-sh,' .
1 said. Il never saw the wind" But he
made no reply and resumed his seat
Almost Immediately the sails tapped
and the breeze changed from the east to
the southwest Na-pi-sh gave a hasty
command to No-ho-po-no. who spranR
forward and adjusted the canvas. He was
not moment too soon. for as we emerg-
ed from the shelter Of the island we were
met by the fen force Of the wind and
waves.
rs it always like this on the Labrador
coastg'' / shrieked-
NO; this is a Storm" said my guide.
l noticed that there was a shade OF
anxiety on his face. and he said to me
a moment later: Shall we turn back7''
NO / said. stubbornly enough GO
on, do not wish TO turn back"
He did not reply. but with hand on the
rudder and set face, bent straight on into
the teeth OF the storm.
We had the wind and tide against us.
and could not help noticing with what
skill Na-pi-sh managed the boat The
laundering Of the waters that we had
heard at a distance became near and
ominous; we were in the midst Of It,
Our little craft would rise on the foaming
crest Of a wave, then sink to rise again
and again There was a sullen roar
echoing back from the white line Of
breakers on the SANDS
looked back at Na-pi-sh and tried to
catch his eye TO find out what he thought
Of the situation. but his hand was on the
rudder and his gaze fixed straight ahead.
No-hO-pO-no sat beside him with stoical
face and folded arms. in an attitude Of
readiness for any emergency that might
happen can you get UP the St John
River today7" asked Na-pi-sh, as our
boat balanced on the crest OF a wave
NO. that viii be impossible" he said
The river is wide and deep and there Is
sand bar at its mouth; neither boat
nor barge nor steamer could enter the St
John River in a storm like this
Where do you suppose We are going.
them / asked
ITO the bottom" said Na-pi-sh.
Why should we go there demanded
in establishment
You told me to go on" he replied
Putting Back for Home.
Turn back" I cried. springinE up in
the boat, for realized that had to deal
with a man who was going to take me at
my word Without replying. Na-pi-sh
gave a husky command to No-ho-po-no,
who sprang forward and quickly changed
the sails
Then our boat made a long. sweeping
curve and went bounding onward before
the wind and waves. 1 heaved a sigh Of
relief and now that the immediate dan
ger was over l could thoroughly enjoy my
surroundings.
1t Is a glorious sight to watch a storm
at distance. but how Infinitely more en-
Joyable to be in the midst OF it. There
was beauty in the color Of the waves as
they rose and changed into light green
crowned with feathery foam. There was
mournful music in the sound Of their
dashing and breaking. and closed my
eyes TO feel more keenly the harmony OF
motion as our fran craft giided onward
Soon the rocking became gentler and the
laundering Of the waves came TO US sub
dued by the distance as we entered once
more the calmer waters that lay between
the mainland and the island.
All this time Na-pi-sh had spoken no
word. but he dropped the anchor. and,
pulling the canoe which we had in tow
alongside he asked me to step into IL;
then. taking his seat in the stern he
padded in When my guides had brought
all the baggage ashore and placed IL above
the tide line. Na-pi-sh took out a small
bag Of tobacco and began hlling his pipe
In very deliberate manner. No-ho-po-
no stood by and said nothing: at times
leaning his head on his hands with which
he grasped the end Of his upright paddle.
I am sDrry we had TO turn back !
said to Na-pi-sh-
He looked across the harbor where the
boat was dancing on the waves that roll
ed in from the troubled waters outside.
Then taking his pipe from his mouth. he
gaZed at me in establishment, saying:
You do not know this coast or you would
be glad that there was some place TO turn
back to-"
I acknowledged my ignorance and took
the rebuke meekly.
What about tomorrow he continued
shall We go TO chase the Indians II there
is a fair wind?''
What for?' asked
ITO get a guide for you" he said.
NO" / replied You shall be my guide
II you are willing"
He looked incredulous at first, then a
bright smile fitted over his face, and
nodding his head he said "Bein." And
that settled the matter.
The fire has burned low. the darkness
has gathered stin more closely around US.
Na-pi-sh has piled up the fire with fresh
logs for the night I see that he has
taken a brand from the FIRE which he Is
blowing into a fame to light my candle.
50 / must seek my balsam couch where
shall soon be soothed to sleep by the lula
bies Of the whispering pines.