"I know how to handle both of you.

Come, jump now, you dog, or you never will move again.

Pass the girl up first, and be lively about it.

Give them a hand there, Peters, and don't be too easy." There was no excuse for delay; besides, those lads under the heavy canvas must be nearly smothered.

With my arm about her I lifted her up to where Peters could reach down, and grasp her hand, and then followed as quickly as possible.