But all was of no
avail; Lottie stood out upon the ice in a panic, declaring that he
never should have brought them into such danger, and that he must
turn around at once and go back as they came.
"But, Miss Waldo, the tide is rising, and we may find wet places
returning. Besides, it would bring us home very late. Now, Miss
Carrie and I will drive slowly across this place and then return
for you. After we have been across it twice you surely won't
fear."
"I won't be left alone; suppose you two should break through and
disappear, what would become of ME?"
"You would be better off than we," he replied, laughing.
"I think it's horrid of you to laugh. Oh, I'm so cold and
frightened! I feel as if the ice were giving way under my feet."
"Why, Miss Lottie, we just drove over that spot where you stand.
Here, Miss Carrie shall stay with you while I drive back and forth
alone."
"Then if you were drowned we'd both be left alone to freeze to
death."
"I pledge you my word you shall be by that grate-fire within less
than an hour if you will trust me five minutes.
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