“The current is still so swift we couldn’t handle it.”
“I suppose not,” Louise admitted hopelessly. “When do you suppose the Relief folks will get here?”
“They should be moving in at any time. And when they come they’ll probably be trailed by a flock of reporters and photographers.”
“This flood will be a big story,” Louise acknowledged.
“Big? It’s one of the greatest news stories of the year! And here I am, helpless to send out a single word of copy.”
“You mean that folks outside of the valley don’t know about the flood?” Louise gasped.
“The news went out, but only as a flash. Before we could give any details, our only wire connection was lost.”
“Then the first reporter to get his news out of the valley will have a big story?”
“That’s the size of it,” Penny nodded. “The worst of it is that Dad’s depending upon me.”
“But he can’t expect you to do the impossible. If there are no wire connections it’s not your fault. Anyhow, as soon as one is set up you’ll be able to send your story.”