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THE UMBRELLA ADVENTURE 165
had blown away, his hair was dripping round
his ears, and he rowed with might and main.
"If we can only get behind the Tongue,"
said Tellef.
"If we can only get behind the Tongue,"
repeated Johnny. They rowed steadily for a while,
their red faces showing the effort they made,
while the wind blew more fiercely than ever.
"We can’t round the point," said Tellef.
"Yes, we can," said Johnny Blossom, bracing
his feet more firmly against the bottom of the
boat.
"Shall we shout for help?" asked Tellef.
"Oh, that would only frighten them if they
heard us," answered Johnny Blossom.
The great waves were now driving the boat in
towards the shore, but unfortunately to the
outer, dangerous side of the Tongue.
"Shall we say our prayers?" asked Tellef.
"Not yet," answered John.
— "for we are surely going to drown,"
continued Tellef.
The wind was roaring so that they could
scarcely hear each other speak.
The boat was driven nearer and nearer to the
shore. "It is going to strike and we must jump
for the land," screamed Johnny. The instant
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