Chapter 10
A low hum rewarded their efforts in a very satisfying way. The ancient fire-fighting pump chugged reluctantly to life as the diesel engine bullied it into motion. A shimmery vibration crimped the surface of the dam, making Harry smile.
‘Yeah, baby! What’d I tell you? Impellers were jammed and it had a broken O ring. Simple to fix.’ Lucas grinned at his handiwork, wiping grease onto his jeans.
‘Simple. Now that you finally managed to put it back together the right way. Well, let’s see if it’s working,’ Harry said and started trudging back up the dusty hill to the header tank. Behind him, he heard Lucas groan as he started to follow with heavy steps. It was the fifth time they’d had to make the trip up the steep embankment, and the heat was taking its toll. February was halfway
