“The dam is gone!”
Then it was that those in the farmhouse attempted to repeat the warning down the valley, and it was discovered that the wires were down. As has been told, it was then that Shirley made her wild dash, that might have resulted fatally.
When Shirley had disappeared, the others, after seeking in vain for her, had finally given it up as hopeless.
“She is probably safe some place,” said Mr. Geddis. “Come, we must hurry.”
They started for the highlands, which they reached safely, and from there watched the mountains of water as they swept down, flooding the valley.
“I believe I know what has happened to Shirley,” said Mabel quietly.
“What?” asked Lois, eagerly.
“I believe she went down the valley to warn the people.”
Lois gave a startled cry.
“She will be drowned!” she cried.