Well, I gave the last strap a jerk
and I think the buckle must have pulled off, for the end of the trunk
flew up and hit me on the head."
"But how did you get wedged under the car springs?" interrupted the
guardian. "I found you there."
"I don't know. I don't remember anything that occurred after I was hit
by the trunk until I began to realize that some one was working over
me, and that I wished to be let alone. I was so comfortable that I did
not wish to be disturbed."
"Thave me!" exclaimed Tommy.
"How long did you work over me?"
"More than an hour," replied Miss Elting.
"Then I really was just about drowned, was I not?" questioned Harriet,
her eyes growing large.
"You were."
Harriet Burrell pondered a moment, then lifted a pair of serious brown
eyes to her companions.
"I am glad I had the experience," she said, "but I am sorry I made so
much trouble. I feel all right now, and strong enough for almost
anything. When do we start for the Cove?"
"At once. I hear the boy coming. Do you think you are really ready?"
"I know I am. But I believe I will have another cup of coffee before
we start. Did we rescue all of our equipment?"
"Some of it has been lost, but that doesn't matter so long as we have
you safe and sound, yes, there is the boy.
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