I didn't believe my eyes, but I know now it was true.

He was hanging on to a bit of rock half-way up the Spear Point, and t'other chap was lying across his shoulder.

They've both been washed away by this, for the water's still coming up.

There's not the ghost of a chance for 'em.

I say it 'cos I know--not the ghost of a chance!" A wild cry broke from the girl's lips.