The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-28

0aA mas u N6ACT were 10 EusE DOWN uDDQ
Il suddenly is must surely be swept away
with all in or near it.
In the midst Of bis doubts aaother sec
ton Of the wall gave way, and driven by
blind impulse, Caleb climbed the bank
mounted his bicycle and raced down the
road like the wind. Behind hun he could
hear the deepening roar OF the water. and
as he turned INTO the gate at Mill farm.
shaking with fatigue and alarm, there came
dull heavy boom, that seemed 70 shake
the pond The dam had given wayl
A number OF the boys aud girls we're sit
ting upon the porch. He did not pause to
see who they were. but mounted the steps,
shouting:
THE daml the dami 1t has burstl Run
for your hves.h
In a moment ell was confusion. Girls,
boys, servants and inmates ran hither and
thither, crying out in vague terror, aud
utterly incapable Of caring for their own
safety.
Caleb seemed to be the only one there
with presence OF mind. Raising his voice
above the uproar, be shouted:
Run for the top of the hill Quick
don't wait for anything"
With a courage and GOODNESS for which
no one had ever given him credit, he got
the frightened crowd together and started
them up the hill, following behind to
urge them on. They had nearly reached
the top, when Caleb stopped and looked
back.
"whers is DenzilP he cried. HE is not
here"
II saw him down by the brook a few
minutes ago." answered one Of the number.
"Go on. then" answered Caleb, you are
safe now"
What are you going to dor asked
terrified voice
ITO find Denzil, replied Caleb, turning
back and running swiftly down the hill.
The water was now swirling and roaring
down the middle of the valley, rising and
increasing in violence every instant. and
bearing upon its muddy surface uprooted
trees, plapks and rubbish,
"DenziIl Denzilr' cried Caleb. widely. 20
Denzil, where are Youln
Here l am" came the reply, and Caleb
saw the slight figure OF his friend standing
upon the point of a rock projecting out *
the food which boiled and Numbered above
him.
Without a moments hesitation, Caleb
plunged into the water, which rose to his
armpits, and battled his way toward the
rock SEEKING Denzil around the waist, he
drew him down, and. supporting him by
one arm, struck out for the high ground.
The water had now risen above the boys
heads and they could only hope to escape by
swimming.
Denzil could not swim, and IL left to him
self in that raging torrent would haye
drowned in moment. But he was light OF
weight and Caleb was the strongest boy In
the school.
Keep cool, Denzil," he painted, as they
struggled on.
."All right, was the response. 81 UNDER
stand.n
IL was literally battle for life for both
boys; for while Caleb could have saved him.
self By abandoning his friend, he never
even thought of IT, II ideas came slowly
into poor Caleb's brain. they stayed. once
there. He had resolved TO rescue Denzil
and he would do It.
As the minutes went by the terrible strain
began to tell upon Caleb's strength. In
order to keep Denzil's head above the water
he was swimming on his side, overland,
which with Denzips weight forced his own
head under at every stroke. Moreover he
was bleeding from a blow on the temple
from piece Of passing wreck; skillful and
vigorous as he was. he felt himself growing
very weak. Should he fail after all! Poor
DenEil IL was like him to think only of his
friend even at that terrible crisis. bal.
But he would not fail He set his teeth
grimly and battled on. Denzil could hear
his breath come In sobs, and see the suffer-
ing in his wild eyes and drawn features.
10. Caleb" he cried, you are. killing
| yourself for me-"
"It-is-tough," came the gasping reply,
'but I'll do it." fl.-l
from the bank above many times believed
the boys lost, as the yellow waves rose over
their heads and hid them from sight. But
the next moment they would reappear, and
the hope would be renewed in the anxious
hearts of the spectators
Poor, dull Caleb they will never laugh
at you again. Everything was forgotten
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boy struggling for the life Of his friend In
the clutch OF the food. How they hung
upon every stroke of that strong right
arm How they groaned and wept as
they saw him growing weaker and weaker,
moving slower and slower. Yet he still
held on.
Zone more strokel Anotherl HurrahI
| Saved-savedr'
Caleb heard the words as IN a dream. He
felt his feet touch the ground. Eager arms
seized him. There was q wild, exultant
cry. Some one called his name; then he
knew no more.
When he CRIME to himself again he found
that he was lying upon the ground, his
head supported upon Denzil's knee, while
around him stood boys and girls. men aud
women, some shedding tears, and all talk
ing together like crazy creatures.
Caleb" said Denzil. brokenly, .it is no
use trying to say anything"
Then DON'T" answered Caleb. smiling
family. Its all right"
"And l." cried Mollie. sobbing, 20, Caleb,
am 30 ashamed"
DON'T" said Caleb. again. tits all
right"
When the flood subsidized, &c was found
that only the lower portion Of the house bad
been damaged. The upper rooms were
still habitable. AT Dsnzils request, the
party remained at Mill farm, and three
days later an open air feast was given Ia
honor of Caleb Orion, and every one there
heartily agreed with Denzii when he
concluded neat little speech with the
words:
Caleb Orion, honest as gold, true as steel
and brave as lion."