On Time Oliver Optic Author

You don't want that boat, Wolf, any more than the lake wants water, said my father, after I had read an advertisement, in the Ruoara Clarion, of the effects of a bankrupt which were to be sold at auction the next day.I don't think the lake would amount to much without water; in fact, to no more than I do without business, I replied. I want something to do, and if I can buy this boat at a low price, I am sure I can make something out of her.What can you do with her? She is a very pretty plaything; but you and I can't afford such luxuries, added my father.I don't want her for a plaything, father, I persisted. I want to make some money out of her.