The Washington herald., 1908-07-25


Tirnidlv leaning away from the slap
ping spray. she would have upset the
skin had not Bob acted quickly
But for his shouting and his angry look
Jeanette would have rejected as i'm
possible the meaning which his words
conveyed. Their harshness surprised her
into angry tears. There was an ON
nous silence.
How dare you
Rut another wave drenching her
shoulders. caused her literally TO swallow
what else she would have said
Bob smiled iunpenitently as he dug his
oars into one Of his round, green foes
u can't get down on my knees just
now. Jeauuette,'' ne observed, ''and II
could 81 wouldn't be to propitiate you"
The girls face blazed with a IRE which
the waters Of Long Lake had not cooled.
They were stiu q good mile from the
shore. Duck Rock interviewed, without.
however. Offering a refuge from the
storm The flag on the bOsthouse dipped
and twisted Ike a handkerchief signaling
distress. The black clouds whitened the
foam. The lake was a darkened stage
ready for some tragic deed
What a boor you are. after all.' she
volunteered as she coolIy unpinned her
yachting cap and stopped TO bail the
water at her feet
UNI reflected Bob. as be turned the
boat into the teeth OF the wind. Cant
YOU think OF a more modern epithet2
the Waverley novels were written some
few years ago"
Yes, indeed. can think OF several. -
was the significant reply.
Uni Bob commented. at the same
time bringing the ski1 away from the
treacherous trough
A fresh squaE now struck them II
was accompanied BY a heavy shower
which. Ike a translucent mist. all but
hid the shore. The boat, swift as an
arrow In smooth water and as fragile IN
q sea. was tossed Ike q leaf n an au-
tumn gale. To keep Il true. 70 say moth
ing OF making headway, was herculean
task with which Bob struggled ulanfully-
Jeanette seized his large felt hat the
better 10 reduce the water now ankle
deep about her
What q temper you've gotr" Bob re-
u
With the rain and spray streaming
down her face, and her pretty dress glued
10 her body. Jeanette continued 20 bail
the intake. her arms moving with n
creased vigor AZ Bob's persistent abuse
You're q coward" she hurled the
words at him against the gale Is that
modern enough Sor your Cant you see
that I'm tired enough TO drop
Bob chuckled softIy as he st-ove 70 keep
the boat or an even keel
That's the way with al girls he said
cruelty. '.3ust as soon as they see dra-
matte possibilities in q situation they faint
70 hesghten the eject When you falL
please keep 20 The center OF the boat as
much as possible"
Fool rnuttereG the girl
Suddenly the skiH stopped. swayed. and
threatened 20 capsize- With the next bis
wave, however, and q mighty tug al the
I oars. It scraped over the rocks without
APPARENT Injury. Bob had approached
Duck Rock too closely and had narrowly
escaped It's submerged fringe.
Wasn't that EEeT' he asked proyolS-
Ingly. 7 Just enjoy rowing over rocks.
{ It's easy f you know how
'.FooI,- repeated Jeanette
.I-nat's acknowledged Bob Gs he glanced
I quickly over his shoulder 70 gauge the
distance 10 the shore Not more t1an
half q nile remained. but as the wind
/ had been from the west. his efforts td
meet II had doubled The distance 70 tle
! landing
He could now take al ObliQGe course
/ for the storm had suddenly passed and
/ the sun vas sendl1g welcome heat 20 tbs
/ dripping vtctors in the boat The boat
1 house haE foaced steadily
/ For some minutes they continued theiI
strenuous labor and seemed unable to
I comu-ehend the fact Of thel- safety. ike
I dreamers awal-i1g from impending death
/ Then Jeanette ceased bsiling and leaned
back exhausted IL tbs stern chair Bob
/ barely dipping his cars. also took rnucA-
/ needed rest
on the balcony o. the bOathoUse 6
black and white group that had beer
watching anxiously the outcome OF The
fight waved hats and handkerchiefs- H2li
way. between the blue s8iS and the shore
we're several ski1s. each manned BY 6
guide. They. too. had been on watch
/ ready 70 respond 70 the drst sign OF
distress. There was still heavy sea- but
a. the wind had been odshore, the watel
/ becare. smoother Il was Big TIN WHO
first hailed them. At Jeannette's request
Z ne accompanied LEeEL 70 -l4r 6---- o
They landed on the sandy beach neal
( her father 5 cottage. Jesnnette wished 4
avoid. for the present, The well-nean'
{ congratulations OF her friends. She knew
I that she looked more angry than thank
fuI Bob was ignored entirely and walkeC
+ silently and sln!linSly away
/ "Yeh don't look very glad Miss Jean
uette." veutured Tim. as they hsstenet
alone toward the cottage With Tim n
restraint was required
Bob was besstly,'' she answered witt
/ renewed anger.
How soZ' pursued the guide. gently.
Why, Tim. he was cross and even ugll
when at first I was frightened Surely
II we were 70 die. we might have dieC
/ friends. I shall never SPEAK to hin
{ again
1 Jeanette briskIy climbed the cottagl
/ steps. as she delivered this ultimatum snC
fell almost fainting Into her father
arms. Tim followed the girl into the cot
tage. his face grave with suppressed con
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