`` 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 . With a wild cheer the men on the shore rushed into the surf and helped to carry the half-unconscious Braithwaite and Leon ashore and up to the Murray fish-house . Benjamin went home before anyone knew he had gone . Mosey Louis was left behind to reap the honours ; he sat in a circle of admiring lads and gave all the details of the rescue . `` Dat Leon , he not tink he know so much now ! '' he said . Braithwaite came to the shore next day somewhat pale and shaky . He went straight to Benjamin and held out his hand . `` Thank you , '' he said simply . Benjamin bent lower over his work . `` You need n't thank me , '' he said gruffly . `` I wanted to let you drown . But I went out for Mary Stella 's sake . Tell me one thing -- I could n't bring myself to ask it of anyone else .
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