32/41 I heard the man call you William Allen. My name is Fulton, Edward Fulton, Ned to my friends." "And mine's Will to my friends." "And you and I are going to be friends, that's sure." "Nothing can be surer." The hands of the two boys met in a strong grasp, signifying a friendship that was destined to endure. They knew that too much haste would mean a breakdown, and they meant that the people whom they had rescued should have a rest. But it took a long time to find the trees which would furnish wood and partial shelter. It was Obed who made the happy discovery some time after midnight. |