Then Dannie, relying on the strength of his line thought he could land the fish, and steadily drew it toward him.

Jimmy's reel began to sing louder, and his line followed Dannie's.

Instantly Jimmy went wild.
"Stop pullin' me little silk thrid!" he yelled.

"I've got the Black Bass hooked fast as a rock, and your domn clothes line is sawin' across me.

Cut there! Cut that domn rope! Quick!" "He's mine, and I'll land him!" roared Dannie.