Chapter 32

When Christine had entered the river, Nell Daniels's voice showed her absolute amazement and awe as she described Christine's courage as she leapt into the icy waters. Viewers were literally sitting on the edge of their seats as they watched Christine swim back and forth in the icy waters. Onlookers had pulled a ladder off a pickup and tied ropes from it to the pickup and hung the ladder over the edge. A young policeman removed his hat and coat and climbed down as others worked to hold the ladder steady.

Suddenly, Mitchell broke the surface, well over three minutes after he had disappeared into the river. When he held up the babies, the crowd erupted into cheers. They watched Christine pry the infants from Mitchell's grip and deliver them to the policeman, who gently passed them up. The first baby was actually crying. Grown men felt tears streak down their faces as they watched in stunned wonder. Christine handed the second baby up and turned in the water.

"He's gone under." cried an