The current carried them on and on, but not so swiftly as it was
carrying the tree. Soon they were approaching the bend. Dick was
swimming manfully, but was
now all but exhausted.
"You can't make it, Dick," groaned Tom. "Better save yourself."
"And let you go? No indeed, Tom. I have a little strength left
and -- Hurrah, I've struck bottom!"
Dick was right: his feet had landed on a sandbar; and, standing
up, both boys found the water only to their armpits. Under such
circumstances they waded ashore with case, and here threw
themselves down to rest.
"That thief is gone," said Dick dismally.
"And my watch too!"
"But where is Sam?" questioned Tom, then looked at his brother
meaningfully.
"The Humpback Fall!" came from Dick. "Sam! Sam!" he yelled;
"look out I where you are going!"
But no answer came back to his cry, for Sam had long since floated
out of hearing.
CHAPTER III
SAMS ADVENTURE AT HUMPBACK FALLS
For several minutes after Dick leaped overboard to Tom's
assistance, Sam's one thought was of his two brothers. Would they
reach the tree or the shore in safety? Fervently he prayed they
would.
The tree went around and around, as a side current caught it, and
presently the whirlings became so rapid that Sam grew dizzy, and
had to hold tight to keep from falling off.
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