Fred at once had changed the course of the Black Growler but a
semi-circle was necessary to be turned before she could approach
the place where the girls had fallen into the river.

Grant, meanwhile promptly had removed his sweater and taken off
his sneakers preparing to go to the assistance of the unfortunate
girls. As he was the strongest and swiftest swimmer, his
companions by common consent had expected him to be the one to
leap into the water.

A moment later it was seen that one of the girls had seized the
canoe. In her desperation, however, the frail little craft was
over-turned and she lost her hold and again disappeared from
sight.

At that moment the motor-boat approached within twenty-five feet
of the place where the accident had occurred. Shouting to his
friends to take the canoe and do their utmost to rescue the
unfortunate girl, Grant dived from the deck of the Black Growler
and a moment later with powerful strokes was swiftly approaching
the victims of the accident.

Meanwhile, following the instructions of Grant, John and George
had been able with a boat-hook to reach the overturned canoe and
drawing it speedily to them, both carefully and hastily took
their places on board.

"Get one of the girls while I am getting the other," called Grant
as he turned his head for a moment toward his companions.