He went to his little den in a glow of spirits; and the next morning went off in a violent hurry, and, for once, seemed glad to get away from her.
"Poor Mr.Hazel," said she softly, and watched him out of sight.

Then she got her plait, and went to the high point where he had barked a tree, and looked far and wide for a sail.

The air was wonderfully clear; the whole ocean seemed in sight; but all was blank.
A great awe fell upon her, and sickness of heart; and then first she began to fear she was out of the known world, and might die on that island; or never be found by the present generation.

And this sickening fear lurked in her from that hour, and led to consequences that will be related shortly.
She did not return for a long while, and, when she did, she found Hazel had completed her fortifications.

He invited her to explore the western part of the island, but she declined.
"Thank you," said she; "not to-day; there is something to be done at home.