Then the waters closed over his head.
[CHAPTER XXVII]
AT THE FINISH
“Bow side, raise your hands!” yelled the cox. “Get her level! Six, throw more weight out-board. That’s better! Now hard, all! We can do it yet!”
Dick, with dismay at heart, had seen the rival boat creep up and pass them, and had listened despairingly to cox’s words:
“Four’s given out!”
Then came the command to Five to throw water over Trevor. Dick, not daring to turn his head for an instant, rowed on desperately, watching Keene’s face for any glimmer of hope that might show thereon.
“No use,” said cox presently in low tones. “He’s a goner! His oar’s trailing. Hello! Easy now!”
Dick saw the light of hope creep into the other’s eyes.