The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-06-03

4 say i"h' anu the idfAueF Shore lay
brilliant with sunshine. while the near
or shore was black with shadow. Peter
gave full play TO his muscle
AS they touched the edge OF the sun
shine i was blotted out and the wind
swept down upon them with roar OF
triumph. Kissing, the water rose INTO
white-capped sea. Up went the stern
and then down into a sickening hol-
low, 20 be tossed up again in a swirl
Of foam.
Get down on the aoori" Peter
shouted 10 make himself heard.
Kitty obeyed. her face white. but her
eyes unhinching The spray cut into
their faces, and with ever wave
swapping seemed inevitable. The
cushions were caught and hurled upon
the wind like brilliant flowers sport
ing with the gale. The muscles on
Peters temples and arms stood out like
steel lines, his teeth were clenched. RE
had the girl TO save. The thought add.
ed suppleness TO his wrist, alertness 10
his eye He was fighting a duel with
an adversary so powerful that war-
ness and skill could only prevail.
Suddenly. for scarce a second. the
waves dropped Ito heel" and the wind
lulled. The next instant both had in
creased with, greater volume and a
great billow writhed up and hung
cresting. like huge destroying hand.
over the yawl's stern. The girl caught
her breath and. turning. hid her face
against Peters knees. Peter knew the
hnal test had come. They were near
ing the home shore and he saw that II
they could escape destruction the same
force might hurl them out of danger
To choose the right moment steeled his
nerves, his oarsman's skill ready to
avert catastrophe. The wave crashed
1 down, but AT the crucial moment the
yawl leaped forward only the froth
7 and swift boiling over the stern. crush
I ing the seat ana half filing the boat
but the tremendous rush hurled them
forward onto the shore In a fash
Peter was holding out the anchor rope
I and hracing himself against the reced-
ing rush of water
Jump he shouted to Kitty.
She sprarg out. the water up 70 her
knees. Peter dropped tho anchor be-
( hind rock and caught her hand 1--WE
must run for g." he said, here comes
the hail"
They rushed breathlessly up the
steep incline to the cottage, but the
hail caught and beat mercnessly down
upon them Painting they dashed open
the front door and with difficulty
slammed it to behind them.
Thank Cod" gasped Peter. still
holding her hand. you are safe"
Yes. thank God, she painted. "ano
you. Peter,"
As they stood catching their breath
they dripped small lakes OF water on
the polished floor Of the square hall.
Get off your wet things. right away"
Peter commanded, the physician IS
sorting himself.
"All right" she answered. So
speaking with difficulty, land you 60 Il
Dams room and get change he Is
over at the Rogers. so you will have Y
help yourself"
Half an hour later. Peter. dry arJ
well eroomed. in Dams clothes. which
fitted him Well stood in the hall. gazing
al the cheerful fire blazing on the
hearth The tonic effect of the storm
on his spirits was fast evaporating ane
the depression OF vanished hope takirr
firm grip. Anger no longer strength.
ened his pride. although his resolution
was unwavering. Ambition would tax,
the place Of love in his life. there
would be no more division He hac
played the foolish role OF unswervine
consistency. he would now be altogether
a man done with play time. there was
no such invigorating tonic for sentl-
ment as hard. live work
with a suppressed sigh he reused
himself as he heard a step on thu
stair. The wind and hail had not yc
exhausted themselves. and beat aeains
the front door. He must perforce face
Kitty as the elements cut of all es
cape.
And he did face Kitty She was con-.
ing down the stairs in another white I
dress, soft. with lace about the nech /
and falling in long ruffles from the ell /
bow sleeves Her hair shone in fresh I
crinkles from its wetting. a brilliant
color stained her cheeks. and her eyes
what had happened TO her eyes? Pc. /
ter caught his breath. puzzled. thrilled I
She was not coming with her usua /
alertness. but slowly. pausing al each /
step. looking down at him half eagerly |
half shyly And when had he ever seer |
Kitty shy before?
lie turned his gaze back TO the fire 4
his mouth set IN pain. overwhelmed /
with depression
The st,ps stopped Peter" she said
softly
Peter turned She was resting against /
the railing. a little smile touching the \
corners of her mouth. yet something
that was not a smile in her eyes
Peter" she repeated even more soft ,
". leaning forward and looking direct /
ly down into his eyes, Peter, won't \
YOU ask me aeain?"
And Peter asked her.
He Got Square.
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