10/38 "And he really saved her life ?" "He did," the sergeant replied. "But for his pluck and promptitude she must have been drowned. A moment's hesitation on his part, and nothing could have saved her." "I made up my mind last night," the squire said, "to do something for him. I have seen him before, and was much struck with him." "Then, in that case, squire, I think the thing could be managed. If the lad were sent to a good school, his mother might undertake the management of Aggie. |