He was so calm that Mr. Murray thought he did not care greatly , and was glad of it . The older man regretted the turn of affairs . Braithwaite would take his daughter far away from him , as his sister had been taken , and he loved Benjamin as his own son . One afternoon Benjamin stood by his boat and looked anxiously at sea and sky . The French Canadians were eager to go out , for the other boats were catching . `` I do n't know about it , '' said Benjamin doubtfully . `` I do n't half like the look of things . I believe we 're in for a squall before long . It was just such a day three years ago when that terrible squall came up that Joe Otway got drowned in . '' The sky was dun and smoky , the glassy water was copper-hued , the air was heavy and breathless . The sea purred upon the shore , lapping it caressingly like some huge feline creature biding its time to seize and crunch its victim . `` I reckon I 'll try it , '' said Benjamin after a final scrutiny . `` If a squall does come up , we 'll have to run for the shore mighty quick , that 's all . '' They launched the boat speedily ; as there was no wind , they had to row . As they pulled out , Braithwaite and Leon came down the road and began to launch the Murray boat . `` If dem two gits caught in a squall dey 'll hav a tam , '' grinned Mosey Louis . `` Dat Leon , he do n't know de fust ting ` bout a boat , no more dan a cat ! '' Benjamin came to anchor close in , but Braithwaite and Leon kept on until they were further out than any other boat . `` Reckon dey 's after cod , '' suggested Xavier . The mackerel bit well , but Benjamin kept a close watch on the sky .
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