BETWEEN THE GRINDSTONES For a moment Fred was stunned by the force of his fall.

But it was only for a moment, since, by something that was very like a miracle, he was unhurt.

He got up and looked around, a little dazed, for Boris.

In a moment he saw him lying very still, his white face lighted up by the flames from the burning car.

He ran over and he was vastly relieved to see that his cousin was conscious.
"My leg is broken, I think," said Boris, speaking quickly.