Part 3 (1/2)

”Look out, Phil! They ! Dave did not have ti when the rockets went off in rapid succession, hurling the bits of fire in all directions Phil was burnt a little on one cheek, and Dave and Roger each had a hand scorched, but that was all Then, realizing that the worst was over, all the boys rushed forward and stamped out as left of the flames

”Anybody hurt up there?” It was a cry from Captain Bradley, who came forward on a run, followed by Mr Lawrence

”No We're all right,” gasped Phil ”But we ave our hero a grateful look

The explosion on the steam yacht had caused a wilder panic than ever, and in a twinkling a number of those on board leaped into the water

”Man the boats!” was the order frolet_ had already heaved to, and tboats manned by the sailors and commanded by the first mate and a boatsere soon lowered to the water While this was being done, the boys, led by Phil and Dave, rushed to a third rowboat

”Now be careful, boys,” warned Mr Lawrence ”Perhaps I had better go with you”

”Just as you say, Dad,” answered Phil ”We can take care of ourselves though”

”All right then, I won't go, for you may want the room for those you pick up,” answered the shi+powner; and athe other s those fro to the rescue, several others leaped overboard, so that those in the rowboats had all they could do toany one

”Save me! Save ht hold of one of the oars

”All right, we'll save you Take it easy,” returned the first let_; and soon those in the mate's rowboat had the man on board

In the meantime, the boat in command of the boatswain pulled in a woman and a little boy

Dave and his chums had their craft headed to where they hadin the water They soon reached the first of the pair, and after considerable difficultyher on board

”Oh, thank you, thank you!” gasped the woman, as she sank down on the stern seat ”Now save Della! save Della!” she cried, and then suddenly collapsed

Dave had his eyes on the girl, and was on the point of reaching for her when she suddenly threw up her arer

”Will she coain?” asked Shadow, anxiously

”There she is! Over there!” yelled Phil, and pointed to a spot several yards away

A hand and an arm had shown themselves, but that was all In less than two seconds they disappeared again

Dave had done so the stea up, Dave cast his cap to the bottoone after her!”

”Good for Dave! It's the only thing to do if that girl is to be saved”

”Row on and keep your eyes wide open,” directed Phil ”I don't think they'll get very far away”

Dave had calculated the distance as closely as possible, and once under water he pushed ahead with all speed in the direction where he had seen the hand and ar under water with his eyes open, and this now stood hiht sight of so just to the left of hiirl by the hand Then Dave caught her under the arht both her and himself to the surface

”There they are!” he heard Phil cry, and the next moment the rowboat came up close

”Oh, oh! sa--sa--savearound and caught Dave tightly by the neck