The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-03-25

The short season, and Becky's escape, had
made the old arrangement possible; aud the
young Amazon and her faithful squire were
now on the banks Of the upper stream, after
a quick march, ready to launch their banks
upon the tide, careless Of consequences.
Nov, Teddy said Becky, '.I'il go first
you must watch me closely, and do just as.
do. You amt scared are you !"
Teddy, to tell the truth, was looking rather
anxiously at the rushing stream, the broad
basin, and the two foaming channels beyond.
The stream had been swollen by heavy rains,
and the feat seemed more difficult than he had
imagined before he set OUT DC
"No, OF course not, " he said slowly. "If
you go, I'm bound to, any way.
eBecaus If you are, Teddy you'd better
not try it, lss
'"I will try it, Becky. amt a goin' to be
stumped by girl 81
l4ss.sss All right. ! But don't you start until |
reach the island ; and be sure and keep your
log pointed right straight at the tree"
While speaking Becky had rolled a short,
stout log into the water, picked up light
slab, and was ready for the dash. Stepping
lightly and quickly upon the log, she pushed
| it into the middle of the stream headed it for
the tree and, carefully guiding her craft, shot
across the Basin, and struck the island fairly
and squarely.
"Hurrah I've done it, Teddy {" she shout
ed, as she leaped upon the land.
"All right. I'm comm. Hooray!" an
swered Teddy, as he jumped upon his log,
which instantly darted down the stream, Ted
dy dancing rather lively to regain his equlib-
rum, which. had sustained a shock by the
sudden Dart Of his log. He was SO busily en-
gagged in this manmuvre that he failed to head
his bark as he should, and, instead of going
straight across the Basin, he swept to the
right.
Teddy, Teddy, what are you about? =
shouted Becky. "Turn her head quick,
quick - Iit7
But Teddy was frightened. His log was
rolling over and over, and he dropped his
rudder fell upon the log, and clasped it, with
his legs. in tho water, and round into the
swifter Of the two currents it went, very near
the island. Seeing his danger, Becky ran to
the edge ofthe island, aud attempted to rescue
him. She leaned far over lost her balance,
and fell into the stream. Bungling Teddy
clutchcd the bushes as he passed, let the log
60, and pulled himself to land but Becky
was swept by the island, and went floating
down the river
Teddy, seeing the danger of his sister,
shouted Justify for help. Two men at work
near the bank. ran down to the water, saw
the struggling girl, but could afford no assis
lance, but they started off at a swift pace fol
the mill. Becky was an excellent swimmer
She was not a bit frightened, but struck out
brayely in avain attempted reach thcbank.-
The stream was strong and swift, and. bore
her on faster and faster towards the DAM
Skillfully she kept her head above water, and
struck out to reach Teddy's log, which was
just ahead OF her. 3 = = ~.
Fast as she went, the men on the shore flew
faster still. 1t was case of life and DEATH
They reached the mill ME98W
HELP, help! theresa girl in the water .
Men came running out, women ran to the
windows There was wild commoton, bnt
no attempt at rescue.
We cart help her, she must so over the
dam 20
"Throw her rope--it's her only chance :"
"Mighty slim chance /; she's too s,nuch
frightened to catch it. She can't be saved !"
"She can be saved Quick a long stout
ropeln l4-hs4la - = ssaess +. =
1t was commanding voice that spoke, a
commanding form that stepped forward, the
school-master, Harry Thompson. Quickly a
rope was placed in his hand.
Nov, three good, strong fellows, follow
me -
He threw off his coat, ran along the bank,
winding the rope around his body, and tying
it as he ran. Becky was coming down swift
ly, when the roar of the dam reached her ears.
For the first time she felt her danger. Instant
ly all power of exertion forsook her. The
terrible dam the. Jagged rocks beneath =
There was death in the thought and d shrill
scream rang over the water. w
"Help, help! Don't let me'drown! don't
let me 60 over the dam - 81
Courage, Becky, courage. You shall be
saved" She recognized the voice, even in her
agony. A
"Oh, Harry, Harry, save me, save me -
Still on and on she swept and the roar Of
the dam grew louder and louder. 1t seemed
to sound in her ears like thunder.
"Now, quick boys quick Give me plen-
ty of rope, and hold on strong!
Harry Thompson kicked off his shoes, and
threw away his hat. Becky was moving to.
wards him, but ten feet from the bank. He
measured the distance with his eye, stepped
back few PAGES, then ran quickly, and leap
ed into the water. The best jumper in the
county had well calculated his distance. He
struck the water close beside Becky. He
clasped her quick, she threw her arms abou,
his neck with scream Of joy, and both sanl
beneath the water. Hs 4if
Then the good, strong fellows pulled with
will, and in moment Becky and her preserv
err were safe on the bank. Such shout al
the good fellows sent up, then such a chorus
of shouts as the people at the mill Joined Il
theirs, was never before heard in CIeverly.-