The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 197: what you’re looking at

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188 THE TWIN DETECTIVES. Now he had both her arms. He passed his strong hand under her head and raised it. : ‘‘ You’re all right now.” He lightly lifted her and drew her to the boat’s side. Other hands seized her clothing, and in ‘a moment she - owas safe in the boat. She was white and cold as death, but her sehses had not left her. ‘‘ Thank you,” she said, in a low tone. : “‘ How did you come in the river?” the captain asked, almost sternly. There was no reply. ‘« Did any one throw you in?” CRN On ‘¢' You jumped in yourself?” fe Yes,” By this time they were on board the Mary Masson, and the ship was once more under way. The woman was in the cabin, and the captain was feed- ing her with hot brandy with a teaspoon. She was rolled in blankets, and near the stove, for the icy chill of the river had almost stopped the beating of her heart. ““So you jumped in, eh?” . 66 Yes. IF “‘Do you want me to put you ashore?” M No.” ei, “Hum! Well, I guess you’ll have to go to Boston with us.” Madge—for she was the woman—did not answer this conjecture. She was dazed and stupefied. She had fought for her life in the dark, cold water, but if it went out now, she was satisfied, ,