She had not been long on deck before she saw a canoe approaching.

As it neared the sloop she saw that Paul Guidon was its only occupant.

In a few minutes Paul was on board, looking as bright as the morning star.

Margaret bade him good morning and then related to him the distressed condition of herself and children.

He replied, with a cheerful smile: "Suppose big boy and little ones go with Paul and catch 'em some fish ?" She felt that the Indian had a kind heart and at once consented to accompany him with her children.