Another Figure Dived from the Rail.
Bob saw what was going to happen. The plucky lad held the child off at arm's length, as far away from the oncoming ship as possible, while with the other hand he sought to break the force of the blow.
The side of the ship hit Jarvis a tremendous blow. The lad's arm doubled under him and his head drooped forward on the water.
"He's killed!" cried the watchers.
Splash!
Another figure had dived from the rail. It was Steve. His dive took him right under Bob and his burden. Rush came up the other side and struck out for the couple with long, powerful strokes.
CHAPTER XX
AN EXCITING RESCUE