Mrs. Bob: A Novel — page 29: what you’re looking at

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‘““f WONDER IF YOU ARE THAT MAN.” 21 Blane could not create a greater furor than does this whirlwind of fire on their left. Bcb pays strict attention to business—he knows that if Heaven is kind and allows them to live through this fearful night, it must be on account of the heroic efforts he puts forth—that his strength is the only barrier that lies between them and destruc- tion. | More than once he stumbles, but recovers immedi- ately—on, he rushes, as though the weight in his arms were almost nothing. Doubtless the girl who surveyed him with such disdain after saving his life has reason to alter her opinion now—it is at least an experience she will never forget, even though others still more singular fall to their common lot in days to come. Fortune favors the brave. When it looks as though the end is near, and they are about to be overwhelmed by the flood of flame, now reaching its high tide, Bob cives vent to what is meant for a shout of exultation, but as the poor fellow is fairly gasping for breath, on account of his tremendous exertion, it is hardly more than a gurgle. As her head is so close to his curly one, she catches the expression of his cry and knows he has some reason for rejoicing. He tries to increase his speed—it is the last lap on the race course—the stake is human life, and, they are on the homestretch—close at their side pursues death on a white horse. This remarkable and gallant spurt on his part is all that saves them—his strength holds out until they Gomicbookssco iin