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70 do but little harm," he reflected, pushing the raft away with one of the oars.

After making sure that it had drifted to a safe distance, he dropped on his knee by the side of Mochanda and examined his forehead critically.

"Nothing very serious," he observed. "The worst he can expect is a ripping headache when he comes to." Even as he spoke, the Jew opened his eyes and gazed foolishly about.

"What's the matter?" he demanded faintly.

"Nothing much," returned Anniston, "only we've traded the raft for a darn good boat."