She decided that either there were no fishes in the pool or they would not bite the crab bait.

But Cap'n Bill was an old fisherman and not easily discouraged.

When the crab got away he put another on the hook.

When the crabs were all gone he climbed up the rocks and found some more.
Meantime Trot tired of watching him and lay down upon the sands, where she fell fast asleep.

During the next two hours her clothing dried completely, as did that of the old sailor.