The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-20

evaded what seemed a fruitless question.
cts agreeable by t sea here avore dim
ner." he remarked.
The same as ever" she said-"al
Llndenthorpe's the same as ever-the sea
and the village and the folks. They
might have slept and never walked since
the day | left-seven years ago. OH
she reused herself to sudden animation
but I'd like to shock themn'
"Shock emp said Mr.. Attenborough,
aghast.
''Shock you all-because detest people
who can be shocked. And if | knew for
certain that I detested Lindenthorpe I'd
again" She sank back against the rock.
Would you now?" said Mr.. Attenbor-
ough, astonished.
She nodded. Its quite true" she
said.
Il doan,,t think I'm easy t shock" he
"You?' She shook with laughter.
You? Why, you were. shocked in
church this morning. You'd be shocked
if | were to push you into that pool;
you're shocked now at hearing me sug-
gest such thing.
hastily edging from the pool But out
Of t church I'm not easy t shock
you think SOP
Solemn trewth." said Mr.. Attenbor-
ough decidedly.
..p Perhaps you're right she said.
shore, SIS that Miss Griggs over there?''
He followed the direction of her finger.
and saw that most of the congregation
were assembled in groups about the
shore.
$ IT'S indeed he groaned; 'an' Miss
Griffin and t, whole Sunday school
watching us. [ think that we shud be
getting back?"
Don't let me keep you she said.
ct is not keeping me. IT'S only
He looked about him for an excuse. Zip
me! II sea-
What do you mean?"
sly sea"' said Mr.. Attenborough. Its
COON up-"
She sprang to her feet in great indig-
nation:
This comes of your talking. Why
couldn't you keep your eyes open-what
is to be doneT
"Could yew wade?'' suggested Mr.. At
tenborough, apologetically. He knew
nothing Of the rocks and what depths
cut him off from the shore. Only he re-
membered that in old days the imp of
the village knew every inch
Wade? In my best things?" Her
scornful tone made him feel more at
fault than ever.
''P'raps they'll send us boat" he
said.
After we're drowned?''
"Ppaps [ could-take yew over to tn
See how deep it is first" she said, inn
He let himself down gingerly, and the
water closed over the knees Of his best
trousers.
Think yew would loike to be carried?"
he asked, dolefully, stretching out his
arms for her to hurry. But she kept
him there while she struggled to hide her
laughter, and then said threateningly:
IF you drop me [ shall never forgive
you -
And if I doan't drop ysw?' said he.
"Lindenthorpe never will -
"Coom!'' he said And at that she let
him take her into his arms. The folk
of Lindenthorpe on the beach were TAX
''The Mink said Miss Griggs; ''did
you ever?'' The church warden was
splashing through pools of water, regard
less Of his appearance, and only careful
to protect the affected burden in his
arms. Most of Lindenthorpe was assem-
bled on the single when he reached the
uninvaded sand Miss Betty Mayne
made no motion of descent.
'Shall I set yew doom here?' he asked
NO. she said, Its damp-I should
wet my shoes. Garry me right up to
the Single"
He breathed hard, NOT because of her
weight, which was nothing, but because
of the publicity of the thing.
''Whom be I'carrying?" he asked BE
[ carrying ma sweetheart?'
'If-you WILL" she said, stormed by
his unexpected boldness. He put her
down in the middle Of the assembled folk.
some Of whom feigned to be watching
the sea. Miss Griggs happened to be
the. nearest, and she shook her head
archly at the church warden.
''I'm shocked" she said. Were all
shocked, Mr.. Attenborough."
''Are yew?' said he. ''I'm-Im sweet
hearted. The King.