Joel followed.
Cloud now was in the water at a little distance from the shell, which had settled to the gunwales.

Clausen, plainly in a state of terror, was kneeling in the sinking boat and crying to the other lad for help.

The next moment he was in the water, and his shouts reached the two lads on the beach.

Cloud swam toward him, but before he could reach him Clausen had gone from sight.
"What shall we do ?" cried West.

"He's drowning! Can you swim ?" For Joel had already divested himself of his coat and vest, and was cutting the lacings of his shoes.