for their relief from their predicament.

"Are you going down the St. Lawrence?" he added.

"Yes, sir," replied Fred, "as far as Alexandria Bay."

"Then we may see you again," called the man. "We expect to be on
an island near there. My name is Stevens. If you expect to be in
Alexandria Bay very long don't fail to look us up."

"Thank you, sir," replied Fred, and his companions were as
interested as he in his word. "We certainly shall do so. Thank
you again for all that you have done to help us."

The Caledonia quickly resumed her voyage, while the boys waving
their handkerchiefs in response to the tokens of good will that
came from the strangers who had helped them, speedily made their
boat fast and went ashore.

In response to their inquiries they were directed to a place
where they could obtain a breakfast and not many minutes had
elapsed before the four Go Ahead boys were seated about a table
busily engaged in their repast.

"I tell you I'm hungry," said John as he called for a second
piece of beefsteak.

"That's the way you would be all the time," said George, "if you
would only get up early in the morning."