Move a little more to one side, Graydon." Kneeling behind the child, she lifted the little arms quickly but steadily up, over and down, until they lay upon the ground behind the wet golden curls.

This motion drew the ribs up, expanded the chest and permitted air to enter it.

After two or three seconds Madge reversed the motion and pressed the arms firmly against the chest, to expel the air.

This alternate motion was kept up regularly at about the rate of sixteen times a minute, until the sound of a galloping horse was heard, and the crowd parted for Dr.Sommers.He took in the situation with his quick eye, and said, "Miss Alden, let me take your place." "Oh, thank God, you are here!" she exclaimed.

"Let me hold her tongue, Graydon; I must do something." "Yes, Mr.Muir," added the physician; "let her help me; she knows just what to do.