The Newark journal., 1905-06-23

Peter's resolutions were concrete lasting-and she wondered what life would be like without Peter
 She was reused from her meditative contemplation of the water by quick ened jerk forward of the boat and, looking up, found that Peter was put ting greater power into his stroke
 "There is cloud coming up behind, '' he explained briefly, "but I think we can get across before it amounts to anything" :"
 She glanced back over her shoulder A black and sinister cloud. with a pur- olish gray edge of hail, was looming above the mountain. It had been noted by the other pleasure-seekers on the lake and boats were scurrying to shore as fast as oar or sail could take them. Halfofthe lake and the farther shore lay brilliant with sunshine, while the near ar shore was black with shadow. Peter gave full play to his muscle.
 As they touched the edge of the sun- shine it was plotted out and the wind swept down upon them with a roar of triumph. Kissing, the water rose into a white-capped sea. Up went the stern and then down into a sickening hol- low, to be tossed up again in a swirl of foam.
 Get down on the floori" Peer shouted to make himself heard
 Kitty obeyed. her face white, but her HinaHfnr ;rt their faces, and with every wave swamping 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 He had the girl to save. The thought add ed suppleness to his wrist, alertness to his eye. He was fighting a duel with an adversary so powerful that wari- ness and skill coIld only prevail
 Suddenly, for scarce a second, the waves dropped Ito heela and the wind lulled. The next instant both had in creased with greater volume and a great pillow writhed up and hung eresting, like a huge destroying hand, over the yaWl's stern. The girl caught her breath and, turning. hid her face against Peters knees. Peter knew the final test had come. They were near ing the home shore and he saw that if they could escape destruction the same force might hurl them out of danger To choose the right moment steeled his nerves. his oarsmans skill ready to avert catastrophe. The wave crashed down, but at the crucial moment the yawl leaped forward, only the froth and swirl boiling over the stern, crush ing the seat and half filling the boat, but the tremendous rush hurled them forward onto the shore In a flash Peter was holding out the anchor rope and bracing himself against the reeed- ing rush of water.
 "Jumpi" he shouted to Kitty.
 She sprang out, the water up to her knees. Peter dropped the anchor be- hind rock and caught her hand We must run for it. 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. Panting they dashed open the front door and with difficulty slammed 1t to behind them
 Thank God!" gasped Peter, still holding her hand. you are safe"
 Yes. thank God" she panted, "and you, Peter!"
 As they stood catching their breath they dripped small lakes of water on the polished floor of the square hall.
 "Get of your wet things, right away" Peter commanded, the physician as- serting himself.
 "All right" she answered, still speaking with difficulty, "and you go to Dams room and get change-he is over at the Rogers, so you will have to help yourself"
 Half an hour later Peter, dry and well groomed. in Dams clothes, which 1 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 and the depression of vanished hope taking 1 firm grip Anger no longer strength ened his pride, although his resolution was unwavering. Ambition would take l the place of love in his life, there would be no more division. He had