tried the nerves of all, it was decided to give up picture work for the
rest of the day.

"I can't help regretting, though," said Mr. Pertell, as they were on
their way back to the steamer, "that we didn't get a moving picture of
that. It would have made a great film--better even than the one I had
planned."

"Oh, but I did get views of it!" cried Russ, with a laugh, that did much
to relieve the strain they were all under.

"You did!" exclaimed the manager, in surprise.

"Yes," went on the young operator, "when I saw that there were enough of
you hauling Mr. Bunn out, I thought I might as well take advantage of
the situation and get pictures. So I have the whole rescue scene here,"
and he tapped his moving picture camera.

"I am glad you have!" exclaimed the Shakespearean actor, heartily. "As
long as I had to go through with it we might as well have the Comet
Company get the benefit of it."

Back through the tropical forest and swamp they went, until they reached
the steamer. There Mr. Bunn and Mr. Towne enjoyed the luxury of a good
bath, and their clothes were cleaned.

Alice came in for much praise, for it was her quick wit, in a way, that
had enabled Mr. Bunn to be so promptly saved.

"And to replace your daughters' spoiled skirts, Mr. DeVere," said the