It gave a short yelp and paused.

Another shot struck it, and then Frank, snatching the water net from Charlie, threw himself over the hedge, and placed himself between the child and the dog just as the latter, with a savage growl, rushed at him.
Frank stood perfectly cool, and as the animal rushed forward, thrust the net over its head; the ring was but just large enough to allow its head to enter.

Frank at once sprang forward, and placing himself behind the dog kept a strain upon the stick, so retaining the mouth of the net tightly on his neck.

The animal at first rushed forward dragging Frank after him.

Then he stopped, backed, and tried to withdraw his head from the encumbrance which blinded him.