He stepped forward , cool and self-possessed . `` I 'm going out . I want one man with me . No one with child or wife . Who 'll go ? '' `` I will , '' shouted Mosey Louis . `` I haf some spat wid dat Leon , but I not lak to see him drown for all dat ! '' Benjamin offered no objection . The French Canadian 's arm was strong and he possessed skill and experience . Mr. Murray caught Benjamin 's arm . `` No , no , Benjamin -- not you -- I ca n't see both my boys drowned . '' Benjamin gently loosed the old man 's hold . `` It 's for Mary Stella 's sake , '' he said hoarsely . `` If I do n't come back , tell her that . '' They launched the large dory with difficulty and pulled out into the surf . Benjamin did not lose his nerve . His quick arm , his steady eye did not fail . A dozen times the wild-eyed watchers thought the boat was doomed , but as often she righted triumphantly . At last the drowning men were reached and somehow or other hauled on board Benjamin 's craft . It was easier to come back , for they beached the boat on the sand .
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