The shock was a
severe one, and, for the moment, Jane feared she had broken both
wrists. Miss Elting dragged her aside, then drew Hazel from beneath
the tree. This move was made just in time, for at that juncture
something else occurred: Janus Grubb lost his footing and came crashing
down.
Janus landed in a heap on the gray blanket. The fall stunned him
briefly. But no one gave any heed to Janus. Miss Elting, Tommy and
Margery were working over Hazel.
"Look after Harriet," directed the guardian sharply.
"Oh, my dear, are you hurt?" begged Margery.
"I--I don't know. My side hurts. Let me lie still a little. I--I
guess I shall be all right soon."
"Well, I swum!" grunted the guide, getting unsteadily to his feet. "I
swum!"
Jane was sitting on the ground, a little dazed from her fall. She
stood up and leaned against the tree; then, observing that Harriet's
face was pale, she staggered over and sat down heavily beside her
friend.
"Oh, what a mess!" she groaned. "Are you hurt, darlin'?"
"No!" Harriet sat up determinedly, but the effort gave her pain. She
winced a little, but made no sound.
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