Spotted Snake, The Witch
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CHAPTER XVI
SPOTTED SNAKE, THE WITCH
“What are they trying to do to that poor child?” repeated Jessie Norwood, as the crowd swept down to the shore.
“Spotted snake! Spotted Snake!” yelled the crowd, and spread out to keep the pursued from running back. The hump-backed little figure with poke-bonnet and cane was chased out upon the broken landing.
“She will go overboard!” shrieked Jessie, and drove in her paddle again to reach the wharf. Amy, who was in the bow sheered off, but brought the side of the canoe skillfully against the rough planks.
“What are they doing to you, child?” Amy cried.
“Goin’ to drown the witch! Goin’ to drown the witch!” shrieked the rabble in the rear. “Spotted Snake! Spotted Snake!”