alling into
the river he managed to draw the girl up on the shore and as soon as he
was satisfied that she was living he called to Fred, "Go on back and
help the other fellows and I'll run up to this cottage and get some one
to look after this girl."

"Give me a push, I'm almost grounded," called Fred frantically.

The engine had been reversed and the added help which Grant gave as he
pushed hard against the bow sent the motor-boat back into the river.
Satisfied that there was nothing more to be done Grant once more turned
and as fast as he was able ran toward the cottage located fifty yards
back from the shore.

In response to his appeal two women and a man at once ran toward the
place where Grant had left the girl.

"Please look after her," said Grant hastily. "I want to go back to help
the others. We had an accident," he explained.

The boy was rapidly recovering his breath by this time and as already
he had seen a little skiff at the nearby dock, without asking
permission or explaining what he was about to do he ran to the place,
cast off and leaped on board. A few powerful strokes sent him out upon
the river once more and in a brief time he was near the place where the
canoe was drifting.

Cautiously approaching it, he soon was able to grasp Miss Susie Stevens
under her arms and draw her on board the skiff.

By this time the motor-boat had approached the spot, but Grant called
to Fred, "I'll take her right ashore where I took the other girl. Wait
for me out here or at the dock."

"We'll help you," called George from the canoe.

"All right," answered Grant.

Nothing more was said while the skiff and the canoe were soon swiftly
towed toward the dock.

Willing hands were there awaiting their coming, for the entire
household now had been aroused and was watching the events on the river.

In a brief time Miss Susie was lifted to the dock. She was still able
to stand and declared sturdily that she did not require any help.
However, two of the women, one on each side, were helping her, and in a
brief time she was assisted to the house and taken within the cottage.

"What shall we do now, fellows?" inquired Grant blankly as he turned to
greet his companions.

"We had better wait," replied George, "and take them back home as soon
as they are able to go."

"I guess that's good advice," responded Grant.

Shouting to Fred he bade him bring the Black Growler to the dock and
make her fast there while they wa