There was considerable floundering on the part of the swimmer, much
straining among the others who manipulated the rope, after which Jerry
was assisted up the bank. His first act, after coughing up a lot of
water, was to shake his fist at the grinning Frank, and then call out:
"Now you come on, and see how you like it!"
Frank did not wait upon the order of his going. As soon as he had the
rope secured under his arms he slipped down into the foamy water, and
began to buffet the current like a water spaniel.
After an exciting experience he, too, was drawn ashore, really none the
worse for his adventure.
"Shake hands, Frank. You did nobly. I might have laughed, only I didn't
seem to have breath enough," said Jerry, but the look in his eyes told
how he had enjoyed seeing his chum passing through the same experience.
A fire was made, so that the soaked ones might dry off. Meanwhile, Mr.
Mabie and Will succeeded in successfully shooting the rapids, though the
latter was wise enough to leave his precious camera in the care of
Bluff.
As noon found them still there, they took a "snack" before resuming the
water journey.
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