“Yes, I did. Whatever it was, it’s gone to the bottom of the river.”
Curiously the girls walked to the edge of the dock. Penny glanced over the side and gave an excited cry. Instead of falling into the water, the package had caught fast on a jagged dock post.
“It’s hanging by the string!” she exclaimed.
Eagerly Louise peered down. “You’re right!” she agreed. “But we can’t get it.”
“I’m going to try.”
“Please don’t,” pleaded Louise. “It’s too far down. You’ll tumble into the water.”
“Not if you sit on my heels.”
Undisturbed by what anyone who saw her might think, Penny stretched flat on the dock. With Louise holding to her, she jack-knifed over the edge, clutching at the bundle which dangled an inch above the water.
“Got it!” she chuckled. “Haul away, Lou.”
Louise pulled her friend to safety. Eagerly they examined the package which was wrapped in ordinary newspaper.