But stay! The sharp bark of a dog is heard, and there is a splash close at hand.
Half a minute later a pair of jaws close upon the collar of Leo’s coat, and he comes to a standstill with a sudden jerk.
What had happened now? was the thought that entered his brain as he opened his eyes.
A dog had him gripped firmly by the collar, and both were being towed slowly toward the left bank of the stream.
As soon as Leo became aware of this he threw himself over, and caught hold of the rope, which was secured about the intelligent animal’s neck, thus lessening the strain upon him.
A cry of satisfaction went up from some one on the shore as this action was perceived, and both boy and dog were towed faster through the rushing water.
Two minutes more, and Leo felt his feet strike the bottom.
It was then but the work of a moment for his preserver to pull him ashore.
Leo was so exhausted that he fell to the ground in a semi-unconscious state.