Joe had so far recovered then, however, as to be able to aid weakly with his legs, and before they reached the channel half a dozen eager helpers splashed to their assistance.

Anxious questions were showered on them, but only Joe had the breath to answer them.
"I had a cramp," he explained apologetically.

"It hit me all of a sudden out there.

It was fierce!" "Legs ?" asked Steve.
"No--yes--about everywhere below my shoulders.

It seemed to start in my tummy.