John and Jerry were late coming with the milk, and they were in a state of great excitement.
"Did you hear about the wreck?"
"Wreck!" cried the boys in chorus, as they gathered around the news-bearers.
"Yes, a wreck."
"Where?" was the eager query.
"Right on that reef near the surf-bell."
"Tell us about it!"--"Anybody lost?"
"Yes, one fellow. Father's been talking with 'em. He can't but just make out what they say. She's just keeled up on that ledge. I tell you she looks awful!"
"She? Is there a woman there?"
"I don't know."