"Get me some water in your cap, Ned. I'll try to bring him to."
CHAPTER XXII
DE VERE'S STORY
NED ran down to the shore, slipping and stumbling over the rocks, and
once falling and bruising himself considerably. But he did not mind
this. He wanted to get the water, for it might save the man's life. It
looked as if some crime had been attempted, and evidence pointed to
Blowitz.
Making as quick progress on the return trip as the carrying of a cap
full of sea water would permit, Ned held it so Jerry could sprinkle
some drops on the man's face. He stirred and seemed to be murmuring
something.
"We ought to have some fresh water for him to drink," said Bob. "I'll
get some from the cooler on the boat."
Off he hurried, returning presently with a pitcherful of fresh water
and a glass, and with this the man was given a drink, when Jerry held
up his head.
The water seemed the very thing needed for the sufferer, as they could
see by the light of the lantern, opened his eyes, and gazed
wonderingly about him.
"What-- where am I?" he asked, in a hoarse whisper.
"You're at the foot of the rocks-- on the cliff near the ocean," said
Jerry. "You had a fall. Are you badly hurt?"
The man groaned in reply. Then an angry, light shone in his eyes.
"No! I didn't fall!" he exclaimed. "I was shoved over the cliff. He
wanted to get me out of the way so he could claim everything! He's a
villain!"
"Who?" asked Ned quickly.
"Who? Who else but Carson Blowitz! I suppose he thinks I am dead, and
he can have all that is on the ship! But I'll--"
The man stopped suddenly, and a spasm of pain passed over his face.
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