Then came another downpour of rain, which caused the bully to seek shelter again.
"Hark!" said Nellie suddenly, and raised her hand for silence.
"What did you hear ?" asked Grace.
"Somebody calling.

Listen!" All were silent once more, and just then the wind fell a little.
"I don't hear anything," said Dora.
But then followed a distant voice--two voices calling desperately: "Help! help! Our boat is sinking! Help!".