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Show 5344 H. Hyde- D 3353 swimming we would wait for the waves to raise; we would always walk up the river and swim down, and walk back up. We would sit up there and wait for the waves to start raising. By the time we thought they would be the highest, we would go down and swum over them. Just keep raising gradually until it gets top- heavy, and fall back up- stream. Q These sand waves, when you have been in there swimming, about what per cent of sand would you say and what per cent of water? THE SPECIAL MASTER: I don't think the witness could tell that, Mr. Blackmar: That is really a scientific question. BY THE SPECIAL MASTER: Q If you can answer it, -- Can you answer that? A No sir. BY MR. BLACKMAR: Q Let me ask you this. When the sand waves are running, can you swim in them? A Yes sir. MR. FARNSWORTH: He has not told us about swimming. MR. BLACKMAR: I don't known whether he was swimming in them or riding them. MR. FARNSWORTH: He says, " Yes sir." BY MR. BLACKMAR: Q About how many times would you say that you have walked |