his would-be rescuer, and at least half an hour elapsed before Walter
could drag him from beneath the heavy weight which had so nearly deprived
him of life.

When this work was accomplished, it seemed to have been in vain, so far as
saving life was concerned; but, fortunately, Walter did not cease his
efforts. Dragging the apparently lifeless body to the river, he applied
such restoratives as were at hand, and after a short time had the
satisfaction of seeing the red man open his eyes.

"Better not try," he said, as the Indian attempted to speak. "You have
had such a squeezing as would discourage a bear, and it will take some
time to get over it. Luckily I haven't much of anything to do except take
care of you, and I'll warrant we shall soon have you around as well as
ever. So far as I can make out, no bones have been broken, though I doubt
if you could go through the same experience again and come out anywhere
near whole."

There was nothing more he could do to relieve the sufferer, and after
cautioning him to remain quiet, Walter set about putting up some kind of a
shelter against the elements.

A "lean-to " of brush was soon erected, and in one corner the boy made a
bed of fir boughs, upon which he placed the sufferer, who, after the first
attempt, made no effort to speak.

Walter divided with the Indian his store of bread and cheese, and had the
satisfaction of seeing the latter eat heartily.

"I reckon you're all right if you can get away with as much food as a well