Dowser

He often began with something called the Dowser’s Prayer.

Water Witches Chris Bohjalian 1995

But they all knew that he wasn't likely to get convicted of anything now -- assuming, of course, that the shelf of rock was still there in the spot Hank Dowser marked for a well.

Alvin Journeyman Card, Orson Scott 1995

We can go out to the smithy and have Hank Dowser show us the spot where he called for the well to be dug.

Alvin Journeyman Card, Orson Scott 1995

Hank Dowser was a quicker learner than Makepeace; there was no more problem with him.

Alvin Journeyman Card, Orson Scott 1995

Unlike Makepeace Smith and Hank, Dowser, who were obviously angry and malicious, Amy Sump was absolutely believable.

Alvin Journeyman Card, Orson Scott 1995

Picklewing's ears twitched and she started forward in a gentle walk, new shoes clopping loud on the floorboards of the bridge, echoing from the walls and ceilin& "Alvin," whispered Hank Dowser.

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989

Hank Dowser just hoped Makepeace would be somewhat easier to calm down.

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989

There's still enough of that first dip in the wooden bucket for me to save a few swallows for Hank Dowser.

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989

He was so busy last night being angry and thinking how to make a fool of Hank Dowser that it never once occurred to him to do the right thing and use his knack to break right through the shelf of stone in the very spot Hank picked.

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989

Chapter 11 -- Wand It was a week before Hank Dowser found his way back to Hatrack River.

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989