"
Janus nodded approvingly at Harriet's suggestion.
"I reckon you're right," he agreed. "Jim, tackle the other end. We'll
let this near horse down first and see how he makes out. If it works,
we'll drop the other fellow in the same way."
A warning snapping sound was heard.
"Stand clear!" bellowed Janus.
The girls sprang back, and just in time. Pieces of plank shot up into
the air, one striking the bridge roof with a crash. Then the near
horse, with a neigh of fear, disappeared into the black water below
them. They heard a loud splash. Harriet, leaning over, peered into
the river.
"He's swimming. I can hear him," she cried joyously. "Isn't that fine
that you thought of that, Mr. Grubb?" she exclaimed, turning a flushed
face to the guide.
"Huh! Thought of it? I'd never thought of it if I'd kept my thinking
machine going for a hundred years. Now the other horse, Jim. We'll
have to step lively. Them flames is getting too nigh for comfort. Now
you folks had better get out of here!" he commanded.
"Not yet," smiled Harriet, "we still have work to do. We must get the
things out of the wagon.
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