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 appeared upon the bank just below the bridge they discovered Sahib Anderson and two other men with a boat, dragging the river. For a moment Ali could not think what they were doing, but when the solemn import of their labors came home to him, he returned thanks to Allah for his marvelous escape.

Then a broad grin overspread his face; and he called, "Hello, Sahib, are you fishing for crocodiles?"

It was a joyous boat-party that came ashore and greeted Ali and Joie.

When the excitement of the glad meeting had passed, Ali told his story, and all petted Joie, and he was quite the hero of the occasion.

"Gracious," said Sahib Anderson, presently, looking at his watch. "I shall have to hire an engine and a freight-car