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 waited for the more complete
restoration of the girls whom they had rescued.
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