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The Pony Rider Boys in the Grand Canyon

The Pony Rider Boys in the Grand Canyon

Patchin, Frank Gee

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ISBN10: 1153717220
ISBN13: 9781153717229
Publisher: General Books
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.23 Width: 9.01 Depth: 5.98
Language: English
Excerpt: ...Butler. Tad knew better. It was not a simple thing to do. It was distinctly a perilous, if not a foolhardy feat. Nance knew this, too, but he had grown to feel a great confidence in Tad Butler. He believed that if anyone could brave those swirling waters and come out alive, that one was Tad Butler. But it was a desperate chance. Still, with the rope tied around the lad's waist, it was as the boy had said, they could haul him back quickly. Professor, I am in favor of letting him try it if he is a good swimmer, announced the guide. Pshaw, you couldn't drown Tad, declared Ned. No, you couldn't drown Tad, echoed Chunky. Not any more than you could drown me. Perhaps you would like to try it yourself? grinned Nance. Yes, I can hardly hold myself. I am afraid every minute that I'll jump right into that raging flood there and strike out for the other side of the horseshoe, returned Stacy, striking a diving attitude. They laughed, but as quickly sobered. Tad was already at work making firm splices in the two ropes that he held in his hand. Pass over your ropes, boys. We have no time to lose. The river is getting higher every minute now, and there's no telling what condition it will be in an hour from now. The others passed over their ropes, some willingly enough, others with reluctance. Tad spliced them together, tested each knot with all his strength and nodded his approval. I guess they will hold now, he said, stripping off his coat after having thrown his hat aside and tossed off his cartridge belt and revolver. Walt, you take care of those things for me, please, and in case I get you folks out, fetch them up with you. Walter Perkins nodded as he picked up the belongings of his chum. Mr. Nance, said Tad, I think you and Ned are the strongest, so I'll ask you two to take hold of the rope when I get started. If you need help the Professor will lend a hand. Professor Zepplin shook his head. He did not approve of this at all. However, ...

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