Harriet Burrell came to the surface, then made a feeble attempt to swim.

Jane picked her up and carried her ashore; or, rather, dragged her there, for, impeded by the water, Jane found Harriet too heavy a burden.
Harriet was gasping.

She had held her breath until she could hold it no longer.

The result was that she had swallowed considerable water.

Crazy Jane was working over her.