They shot out from the shore just as the downpour came , blotting out sea and land in one driving sheet of white rain . `` Young Si is coming off for us , '' said Agnes . `` We 'll be all right if he gets here in time . This boat is going to sink , sure . '' Little Ev was completely demoralized by fear . The girls bailed unceasingly , but the water gained every minute . Young Si was none too soon . `` Jump , Ev ! '' he shouted as his boat shot alongside . `` Jump for your life ! '' He dragged Ethel Lennox in as he spoke . Agnes sprang from one boat to the other like a cat , and Little Ev jumped just as a thunderous crash seemed to burst above them and air and sky were filled with blue flame . The danger was past , for the squall had few difficulties for Si and Snuffy . When they reached the shore , Agnes , who had quite recovered from her fright , tucked her dripping skirts about her and announced her determination to go straight home with Snuffy . `` I ca n't get any wetter than I am , '' she said cheerfully . `` I 'll send Pa down in the buggy for Miss Lennox . Light the fire in your shanty , Si , and let her get dry . I 'll be as quick as I can . '' Si picked Ethel up in his strong arms and carried her into the fish-house . He placed her on one of the low benches and hurriedly began to kindle a fire .
Ethel sat up dazedly and pushed back the dripping masses XXXXX her bright hair .
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