CHAPTER X
JIM THE BULLY
Although he could not accompany the life savers in the boat Darry had been given duties to perform, which he went about with a vim.
One of these was to keep the fire burning, so that it might serve as a beacon to the life savers as they toiled at the oars.
What with the darkness, and the flying spray that seemed almost as dense as fog, it was a difficult task to hold their bearings, and this glare upon the clouds overhead was essential.
By this time several other men arrived on the scene, having taken chances upon the bay when it was seen that the night would be stormy.
They were only too willing to assist, and as time passed many anxious looks were cast out upon the dashing sea in expectation of seeing the boat returning, possibly with some of the passengers or crew of the vessel in danger.
Finally a loud shout was heard: