She had already discovered that I was bashful; she would take advantage of it to torment me.

What would the rude men say when they came again with supplies?
Better measure tape in my father's store for a lot of teasing young ladies whom I know, than dwell alone in a light-house with this inconsiderate young woman! "If ever I get out of this scrape, I will know when I am well off!" I moaned, tearing my hair, and gazing wildly at the pitiless lights.
Suddenly a thought struck me.

I had seen a small boat beached near the scene of the wreck; it probably had belonged to the ship.

I remained in the lantern until it began to grow daybreak; then I crept down and out, and ran to examine that boat.

It was water-proof, and one of its oars still remained.