“Come, girls,” said Cora, “we’ve got to go to the aid of Denny. For some reason the boys aren’t here. We’ve got to save him!” and with this brave resolve she moved toward the cabin.
CHAPTER XXVII
THE RED OAR AGAIN
“Cora Kimball, what are you going to do?” gasped Lottie, trying to hold back her chum.
“I’m going to go to Denny’s aid. Why shouldn’t I? It’s four to one, but even if we are girls we can perhaps turn the tide in his favor.”
“Oh, Cora, I don’t dare!” admitted Belle.
“Nor I,” added her plump sister. “I’ll faint if you go in where those horrid men are.”
“Faint if you like,” returned Cora, calmly. “Somebody else will have to look after you, then, for I’m going.”