"My brave boy, I thank you heartily," said the husband, in broken accents.
All were soon conveyed to a place of safety, while the men started again to try and rescue others from their equally perilous positions.
Happily no lives were lost, but the destruction of property was very great; and it was several days ere the water subsided, so as to allow the work of renovation to commence.
Mr and Mrs Price found a refuge in the house of a friend, where Mr Ross speedily joined them, being anxious for the safety of his son, having read and heard accounts of the flood.
"I think," said Mr Ross, smilingly, one evening, "that we may forgive Leslie the punishment for his last 'lark.'"
"Yes, indeed," said the doctor, "I owe him more than ever I shall be able to repay."
"Some debts are sweet to owe," said Mrs Price, kissing Leslie.
"To-morrow we must start for home," said Mr Ross, "for your mamma will be anxious to see you."
My young readers can picture to themselves what a reception Leslie received when he reached home—all who have affectionate and loving parents can.