Often in long winter nights he lay awake , listening to the wind and rain , that made the tower rock with their violence ; but he never was afraid , for Nep nestled at his feet , Dan sat close by , and overhead the great lamp shone far out into the night , to cheer and guide all wanderers on the sea . Close by the tower hung the fog-bell , which , being wound up , would ring all night , warningly . One day Dan found that something among the chains was broken ; and , having vainly tried to mend it , he decided to go to the town , and get what was needed . He went once a week , usually , and left Davy behind ; for in the daytime there was nothing to do , and the boy was not afraid to stay . `` A heavy fog is blowing up : we shall want the bell to-night , and I must be off at once . I shall be back before dark , of course ; so take care of yourself , boy , '' said Dan . Away went the little boat ; and the fog shut down over it , as if a misty wall had parted Davy from his uncle . As it was dull weather , he sat and read for an hour or two ; then fell asleep , and forgot everything till Nep 's cold nose on his hand waked him up . It was nearly dark ; and , hoping to find Dan had come , he ran down to the landing-place . But no boat was there , and the fog was thicker than ever . Dan never had been gone so long before , and Davy was afraid something had happened to him . For a few minutes he was in great trouble ; then he cheered up , and took courage . `` It is sunset by the clock ; so I 'll light the lamp , and , if Dan is lost in the fog , it will guide him home , '' said Davy . Up he went , and soon the great star shone out above the black-topped light-house , glimmering through the fog , as if eager to be seen . Davy had his supper , but no Dan came . He waited hour after hour , and waited all in vain . The fog thickened , till the lamp was hardly seen ; and no bell rung to warn the ships of the dangerous rocks . Poor Davy could not sleep , but all night long wandered from the tower to the door , watching , calling , and wondering ; but Dan did not come . At sunrise he put out the light , and , having trimmed it for the next night , ate a little breakfast , and roved about the island hoping to see some sign of Dan . The sun drew up the fog at last ; and he could see the blue bay , the distant town , and a few fishing-boats going out to sea .
But nowhere was the island-boat with gray Old Dan in it ; and Davy 's heart grew heavier and heavier , as the day passed , and still no one XXXXX .
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