Dick was not a cruel boy by nature, and while he might have hesitated
about placing his own life in jeopardy in order to save a cat, still,
this one was the especial pet of a girl who had been his classmate in
school for several years.
The water grew deeper, and soon he had to swim, which, considering the
fact that he was burdened with his clothes was not the easiest thing in
the world to do.
But Dick had always been noted for his ability to look out for himself
in the water, and he was not long in reaching the struggling creature.
[Illustration: DICK MANAGED TO CATCH THE LITTLE TERROR BY THE NAPE OF
THE NECK.
_Dick the Bank Boy_ _Page 53_]
He received one scratch from its claw as the frightened cat tried to
secure a lodging on his head, but by a little cautious work Dick finally
managed to catch the little terror by the nape of the neck, and finding
lodgment against a sunken boulder for his feet he waited until the boat
containing the little miss floated down to him, when he tossed poor
Benjy over the gunwale, a ridiculous looking object to be sure, but at
least safe and sound.
"Oh! Dick, climb in; you may be drowned yourself!" cried Bessie, making
as if to seize hold of the lad who had so promptly gone to the rescue of
her pet.
At that Dick laughed aloud.
"I'm too much of a waterdog for that, Bessie.
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