The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-10-29

of bills was in his pocket, which sure
ly would be spoiled by the water. He
began to take off his coat with no en-
thusiasm.
Miss Goldwasser screamed: Help
him! Get him out!"
Mr.. Cohen reluctantly approached
the edge. Mr. Phillipstein had come
to the surface and was treading water
and floating along with the tide. He
had on an old suit, and instead of a
coat wore a tight-htting sweater.
Save me-" he said, and waved en-
couragingly to Pincus.
With despair in his heart Mr.. Cohen
threw down his coat, handed his roll
of bills to Miss Goldwasser and care
fully entered the water. To make 1t
realistic Mr.. Phillipstein clutched him
with what he imagined was the grip of
drowning man and whispered: "I'll
sink again and pull you down with
me. You are doing fine, only show a
little more energy. You act like you
was afraid"
Whereupon Mr.. Phillipstein sank
into the water and dragged the fren-
zied Pincus, who was a fair swimmer,
but hated the water, along with him.
When they arose Mr.. Cohen gave
loud cry. Miss Goldwasser was run
ming along the bank with long stick
In her hand which she had picked up
and which she was trying to reach
out to the struggling men.
"Just to make 1t seem more like
the real thing" said Mr.. Phillipstein,
who was playing his part with much
enjoyment and zeal, "I'll let go of you,
go out few feet and sink again.
Then you got to dive for me- grab inc
by the hair and pull me ashore. like
to bet you win her sure"
And he again cried for help, and
pushed out and sank, gasping and yell
ing for help.
Mr.. Cohen had gone as far as he
could or dared. He was more than
ten feet from shore, weighed down by
his clothing, almost exhausted and
afraid to venture out any farther.
IIe turned and struck out for the
land, disregarding Miss Goldwasser's
cries to help the sinking man back of
him, Mr.. Cohen found he could make
no headway toward shore. Then sud-
denly his courage left him and little
hysterical panic came upon him.
Get me out!" he cried. I'm los
ing myself. I can't keep up any
longer"
Mr.. Phillipstein took two strong
strokes 'and reached the side of the
scared Pincus. Supporting him with
one hand he swan to land with the 4
other He dragged Pincus out on the
bank and laid him down. The latter
was fully conscious, and shame and
fury because Of his weakness and cow
al dice possessed him.
"Hero!" said Miss Goldwasser, in a
rapture.
Sure, he is brave man." said Mr..
as he helped Mr.. Cohen
to his feet. did you see how he
jumped in for me?"
Hes a hero" Miss Goldwasser's
tone was full of scorn. "Why, he even
thought Of his money. He saved that
before he tried to get you out" She
handed Pincus his roll of bills. mo,
brave man." continued Miss Goldwas-
ser, addressing the astonished Phillip |
stein. you are the hero. You saved
him. You are the most daring man l |
ever saw. admire a man like YOU"
Say" said Pincus Cohen. Where
should l come in?"
you tried to do something" said |
Miss Goldwasser. But you were not
equal to 1t. You had to be saved by
The man you were going to help"
Miss Goldwasser looked a little mys.
.ified. How was It." she asked of |
Nindil, that you were so weak that |
fou fell In and then strong enough to
lot Only get out yourself, but bring |
Mr.. Cohen out with your"
"A little taintness came over me-"
aid Mindil glihly, as he gazed with
at Miss Goldwasser; "and /
when fell in the cold water revived
ne. oyl oy! I'm glad l was able to
help this man."
The two men soon dried their cloth.
ng and returned TO Miss Goldwasssr.