One of the historic climbs!" Walter Hine drew a deep breath.

If only the day were over, and the party safe on the rough path through the woods on the other side of the mountain! But he held his tongue.

Moreover, he had great faith in his idol and master, Garratt Skinner.
"You saved my life yesterday," he said; and upon Garratt Skinner's face there came a curious smile.

He looked steadily into the blaze of the fire and spoke almost as though he made an apology to himself.
"I saw a man falling.

I saw that I could save him.