Now I'll state the facts as plainly as I can.
This boat is fast aground in the mud, the tide is still going out, and there are squalls coming.

She must be got off or there may be danger.
You can't get her off until she is lightened.

Will you get out and wade ?" He did not answer; instead he continued to push with the oar.

I turned to the girl.
"Miss Colton," I said, "I must ask you to stand up.

Be careful when you rise." She made no move, nor did she reply.