But no boat was there , and the fog was thicker than ever . Dan never had been gone so long before , and Davy was afraid something had happened to him . For a few minutes he was in great trouble ; then he cheered up , and took courage . `` It is sunset by the clock ; so I 'll light the lamp , and , if Dan is lost in the fog , it will guide him home , '' said Davy . Up he went , and soon the great star shone out above the black-topped light-house , glimmering through the fog , as if eager to be seen . Davy had his supper , but no Dan came . He waited hour after hour , and waited all in vain . The fog thickened , till the lamp was hardly seen ; and no bell rung to warn the ships of the dangerous rocks . Poor Davy could not sleep , but all night long wandered from the tower to the door , watching , calling , and wondering ; but Dan did not come . At sunrise he put out the light , and , having trimmed it for the next night , ate a little breakfast , and roved about the island hoping to see some sign of Dan . The sun drew up the fog at last ; and he could see the blue bay , the distant town , and a few fishing-boats going out to sea . But nowhere was the island-boat with gray Old Dan in it ; and Davy 's heart grew heavier and heavier , as the day passed , and still no one came . In the afternoon Gulliver appeared : to him Davy told his trouble , and the three friends took counsel together . `` There is no other boat ; and I could n't row so far , if there was : so I ca n't go to find Dan , '' said David sorrowfully . `` I 'd gladly swim to town , if I could ; but it 's impossible to do it , with wind and tide against me . I 've howled all day , hoping some one would hear me ; but no one does , and I 'm discouraged , '' said Nep , with an anxious expression . `` I can do something for you ; and I will , with all my heart . I 'll fly to town , if I do n't see him in the bay , and try to learn what has become of Dan . Then I 'll come and tell you , and we will see what is to be done next . Cheer up , Davy dear : I 'll bring you tidings , if any can be had . ''
With these cheerful words , away sailed Gulliver , leaving XXXXX and his master to watch and wait again .
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