"Into the water?" exclaimed Tom.
"Yes; into the water ten feet deep."
"What became of them?" cried Toney.
"The dogs ceased to fight and swam ashore," said the Professor.
"But the men?" said Toney.
"They continued to clutch each other by the throat, and were swept away by the rapid current, and sank to rise no more."
"What an awful fate!" exclaimed Toney.
"Too awful to talk about," said the Professor. "Let us select some more pleasant topic of conversation."
"We have good news for you," said Toney.