Would you mind giving me a lift ?" Seth didn't mind, which was fortunate, as his new acquaintance couldn't have risen unaided.

His knees shook under him when he stood erect, and he leaned heavily on the lightkeeper's arm.
"Steady now," counselled Atkins; "no hurry.

Take it easy.

If you've navigated water all alone for hours, I cal'late between us we can manage to make a five-minute cruise on dry land.

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