"Supposing we are wrecked it will be well to have it at hand." That was wise, and we set it on deck again.

It was not more than one could carry easily, though heavy, having iron rings at either end as handles.

I took it aft out of the way, and set it by the steering bench.

And then we ended our work, and things were shipshape once more.
It was very hot as the sun rose higher.

There was a feeling of thunder in the air, and Gerda was glad to seek the shelter of her awning from the heat and glare from sea and sky.