IN THE LINE OF DUTY
As his head shot above the water a Dave barely paused to expel the water from his mouth.
"Boat's crew close together, to stand by the poor swimmers!" he yelled hoarsely.
The water being barely ruffled, Darrin was able to count eight heads besides his own.
That meant that five men had still failed to come up.
Midshipman Driscoll, an instant later, shot up beside Dave.
"Help!" sputtered Driscoll.
"Float on my arm, sir," ordered Dave, swimming with lusty strokes until he had thrust his left arm under Driscoll's chest.
Then the young crew captain shouted:
"Who can get here first to support Mr. Driscoll."