. Jack the hunchback; a story of adventure on the coast of Maine . rsrunning at full speed toward the main road, andJack shouted to Aunt Nancy, - There goes one of Bill Deans gang. Theyknow where Louis is. This caused the little woman to redouble hercries, and a few seconds later two more boys couldbe dimly seen as they hurried away, keeping wellwithin the shelter of the bushes to avoid recog-nition. There was no longer any question in Jacksmind but that he would soon find the baby, norwas he mistaken. On arriving in view of the pond both saw arudely constructed raft of fence rails at least te
. Jack the hunchback; a story of adventure on the coast of Maine . rsrunning at full speed toward the main road, andJack shouted to Aunt Nancy, - There goes one of Bill Deans gang. Theyknow where Louis is. This caused the little woman to redouble hercries, and a few seconds later two more boys couldbe dimly seen as they hurried away, keeping wellwithin the shelter of the bushes to avoid recog-nition. There was no longer any question in Jacksmind but that he would soon find the baby, norwas he mistaken. On arriving in view of the pond both saw arudely constructed raft of fence rails at least tenyards from the shore, and on it, crowing andlaughing as if he was having the jolliest possibletime sat Louis. How can we reach him? Aunt Nancy cried,as she stood wringing her hands, while the big-tears ran down her cheeks. He will surely bedrowned, Jack! What is to be done? The hunchback had no thought of his ownsafety or discomfort as compared with that ofrescuing the baby. Without hesitation he ran into the pond,continuing on at risk of being mired, until the. ack ran into the pond, until the water was above his waist, and the babyheld out his hands to be taken.—Page 147. Jack the Hunchback. H7 water was above his waist, and the baby held outhis hands to be taken. Sit still Louis, sit still an Jack will come toyou! It was impossible to run very fast through thewater; and to Aunt Nancy, who stood on the bankin helpless grief, it seemed as if the deformed ladhardly moved, so slow was his progress. More than once did it appear as if the babywould attempt to leave the raft in order to meethis crooked guardian; but by dint of coaxing, Jacksucceeded in persuading him to remain seateduntil he gained his side. Then he lifted the child in his arms, staggeringashore to where the little woman stood waitingto receive him, and the rescue was accomplished. Aunt Nancy alternately laughed and cried asshe pressed Louis closely to her bosom, and Jackstood silently by, wondering whether he w
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