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FATAL EVENT. 
doubtful.” “ There is then a chance, at least, of one 
of us being saved; draw your knife, and cut away 
below!” was the cool and intrepid order of the 
parent ; — “ Exert yourself, — you may yet escape, and 
live to comfort your mother!” There was no time 
for discussion or further hesitation. The son looked 
up once more, but the edge of rock was cutting its 
way, and the rope had nearly severed. The knife was 
drawn,— the rope was divided, — and his father and 
brother were launched into eternity ! 
