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and his weight was so light that though
she slackened her speed she did not ©
cease running. She was furious at his
interference. She reared upon her hind
feet and tried to strike him with her fore
hoofs. She even tried to bite him in
her frenzy, but he held on with wonder-
~ ful courage and endurance. He realized
that she was gradually becoming sub-
dued ; that Herbert was safe! Then he
' fainted.

‘Barry Cartwright was the hero of the
day after all) He was a somewhat dam-
aged hero, for his shoulder was dislo-
cated and his hands were terribly
bruised ; but then a warrior must expect
some bodily injuries. The boys flocked
about him and praised him until he was
overwhelmed by his sudden increase of
popularity. The teachers spoke to him
and-called him a hero, and that confused