I drew in the slack until a fair towing length remained and made it fast.

While he was busy I ventured to glance at Miss Colton.

Her eyes were snapping with fun and she seemed to be enjoying the situation.

But, catching my look, her expression changed.

She turned away and looked indifferently out to sea.
I swung the skiff's bow around.
"Where do you want to go ?" I asked.
Victor answered.