176 HOW WOMEN SHOULD RIDE 



to give beneath them, they might separ- 

 ately be able to keep on the surface, 

 and quietly and gradually work their 

 way to firm ground. 



Whenever one comes upon some- 

 thing that cannot be seen at a distance, 

 such as a hole, a drop, or a wire, the first 

 person who discovers it should warn 

 those behind by shouting back what it 

 is, and, if possible, motioning where it 

 is, that those in the rear may avoid it, 

 each person cautioning the next one. 



