There were other ice fragments about; huge blocks like miniature bergs were bobbing and bowing to the racing current, while they flashed back the rays of the sun with dazzling brilliancy.

But there was still time to get round the corner of the house to the boat, if only they made haste; and, scrambling from her knees to her feet, Katherine cried urgently: "Come, come, we have just time; there is a boat round the corner of the house.
If we can get there before the next crash comes we are safe, if not we may drown!" "Save yourself.

It is no use, I can't hurry; every step is torture," the unknown said, with a groan, as she fairly dragged him on to his feet, which were swathed in towels.
But she would not leave him.

"Lean on me as heavily as you please.
I am tremendously strong, and I would try carrying you if you were not so big," she said, with bustling cheerfulness, as, slipping her arm round him, she hurried him forward.
What a walk it was over that cracking, splitting ice! Mrs.Jenkin had begun screaming again; and although Katherine was wet through with ice-cold water, she could feel the perspiration start as she faced their chances of escape.

An oncoming fragment at that moment fouled with a similar piece swirling round from another direction, and the moment thus gained proved their salvation.