Some of Mr.Brier's cattle went in, and in tramping around for food sank deep into the mud and could not be coaxed out again.

Mrs.Brier threw clubs at them but they did not seem inclined to pay much attention to her attacks so she was forced to go in after them herself, and in so doing also sank into the mud and could not get out without assistance.

All this time her reverend husband sat outside on the hard ground at a safe distance, but did not offer any help.

Probably if an extended and learned lecture on the effects of gravitation would have done any good he would have been ready with prompt and extended service to one whom he had promised to love and cherish.
About this time L.D.Stevens came along and seeing the condition of the unfortunate woman, at once went to her assistance and helped her to dry land.

Brier himself never made a move nor said a word.