A clatter of approaching wheels caused Anton to look up. It was the buggy, with his father whipping the pony to full speed, returning along the road to find out what accident had happened. Anton shouted, but did not stop. Out, in again, and pressure on the chest. The buggy stopped and his father jumped out. "Who is it?" he asked. "Ross," answered Anton, "struck by lightning!" "Dead?" queried his father. "He can't be!" declared Anton passionately, and went on with his artificial respiration. "Let me do that a while," said his father. "Wait!" cried Anton. He thought he saw an eyelid flutter. Out, in again, and pressure on the chest. "He's coming to!" the man declared. Yes, that was a movement. The lips parted. There was a faint heave of the chest, and Anton's father, stooping down, felt a slight trembling of the boy's heart. It fluttered, hesitated, stopped; then trembled again, and struck into a low soft throb, irregular indeed, but still a definite throb. Out, in again, and pressure on the chest. For five minutes more Anton continued his artificial respiration, silently, and then Ross opened his eyes. "What's wrong?" he asked, faintly. "You've had a lightning shock," answered Anton. "I thought you were dead," put in the lad's father, "but it looks as though Anton had pulled you through." Ross smiled at his chum. "Bully for you, old boy," he said weakly, "the sea-wall licked the hurricane and you've licked the lightning-flash!" THE END U. S. SERVICE SERIES By FRANCIS ROLT-WHEELER Illustrations from photographs taken in work for U. S. Government Large 12mo Cloth $1.35 each, net "There are no better books for boys than Francis Rolt-Wheeler's 'U. S. Service Series.'"--_Chicago Record-Herald_. THE BOY WITH THE U. S. SURVEY [Illustration: Cover of _The Boy with the U. S. Survey_] This story describes the thrilling adventures of members of the U. S. Geological Survey, graphically woven into a stirring narrative that both pleases and instructs. The author enjoys an intimate acquaintance with the chiefs of the various bureaus in Washington, and is able to obtain at first hand the material for his books. "There is abundant charm and vigor in the narrative which is sure to please the boy readers and will do much toward stimulating their patriotism by making them alive to the needs of conservation of the vast resources of their country."--_Chicago News_. THE BOY WITH THE U. S. FORESTERS The life of a typical boy is followed in all its adventurous detail--the mighty representative of our country's government, though young in years--a youthful monarch in a vast domain of forest. Replete with information, alive with adventure, and inciting patriotism at every step, this handsome book is one to be instantly appreciated. "It is a fascinating romance of real life in our country, and will prove a great pleasure and inspiration to the boys who read it."--_The Continent, Chicago_.