Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 291
murmured Lad to him-self, as he stumbled along the moist sand of thebeach. A sigh escaped his troubled heart. At last Lad reached the pier and then— Helistened. A cry seemed to come. What was it?Again ! Louder this time. Yes, some one was call-ing for help. His chance had come ! He dashed to the… … •in the open. by LOIS R. RULE, AGE l6. The water looked cold. But he must do it. Closinghis eyes, Lad dived and swam straight for the spot.But horrors ! Not a drowning person did he claspin his arms a few minutes later, but a brown log! But where was^ I the person whohad cried forhelp ?…
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