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Title: Afloat on the Flood

Author: Lawrence J. Leslie

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AFLOAT ON THE FLOOD

by

LAWRENCE J. LESLIE

[Frontispiece: They were being swept downstream at a tremendous pace]

M. A. Donohue & Company
Chicago -------- New York

Copyright, 1915, By
The New York Book Company

CONTENTS

CHAPTER

I THE EVERGREEN RIVER ON THE RAMPAGE
II LENDING A HELPING HAND
III ON THE TREMBLING BRIDGE
IV A BRAVE RESCUE
V THE PRICE THEY PAID
VI COMRADES IN DISTRESS
VII THE SUBMERGED FARM-HOUSE
VIII REFUGEES OF THE ROOF
IX PREPARING FOR THE WORST
X "ALL ABOARD!"
XI GOOD CHEER BY THE CAMP FIRE
XII THE WILD DOG PACK
XIII THE DEFENCE OF THE CAMP
XIV UNWELCOME GUESTS
XV BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD
XVI AFTER THE FLOOD--CONCLUSION

AFLOAT ON THE FLOOD

CHAPTER I

THE EVERGREEN RIVER ON THE RAMPAGE

"What's the latest weather report down at the post office, Max?"

"More rain coming, they say, and everybody is as gloomy as a funeral."

"My stars! the poor old town of Carson is getting a heavy dose this
spring, for a fact; nothing but rain, rain, and then some more rain."

"Never was anything to beat it, Bandy-legs, and they say even the
oldest inhabitant can't remember when the Evergreen River was at a
higher stage than it is right now."

"Here comes our chum, Toby Jucklin, and he looks as if he might be
bringing some news with him. Hi! Toby, what's the latest?"

The new arrival, who was somewhat out of breath with hurrying, surveyed
the two boys who stood there awaiting his arrival,