Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-09-09
Tom brought his boat nearer.

ION brought MS boat nca4 ci.
I'm sorry II / seem abrupt" be
said coolly, but l must insist on
your going back at once"
She shot him one whitening glance,
then applied herself once more 10
the managing of her boat, which was
indeed beginning to need all her at
tention.
IF you don't" he added, with
smile that in no way detracted from
the purpose in his voice, I'm AFRAID
| shall have to make you"
For answer she turned her boats
prov and put straight out across
the bay.
Tom swore under his breath ana
followed her, She had the lead by
about ten yards and he gained on
her slowly: The wind increased mo
mentarily, the seas grew higher. A
huge wave struck her boat. The lit
tie craft stood still a moment, then
staggered bravely to the top. Con
found it," burst forth Tom, now while
with anger and alarm. Haf she gone
stark, staring mad?
He set his teeth, almost pushing
his boat forward by the mere effort
of his will. Slowly, slowly he gained
Now he was alongside. His PROV
nosed forward-a loot-a yard-two
yards. He waited till he was full
two boat length ahead, running
swiftly to the bow ! plunged into the
sea, few s;rorg strokes and he
caught her runwale us it swept past,
hoisted himself Tito the boat and
stood dripping and angry before her
Are you crazy?" she demanded
angrily.
NO" said Tom. "Ncw give me
that rudderl"
Il will notI" she said.
Toms eyes were a steel gray. You
will do as l tell you"
She looked at him. Her eyes fell
With gesture of icy submission she
moved aside and Tom took the rud-
der in his grasp.
That's right" he said, somewhat
less sternly. He brought the boat up
into the wind. Now hold her there
while l reef the SAIL" he commanded
She obeyed silently, her eyes fol-
lowing him with a curious expression
not altogether of anger. His task
done, he possessed himself once more
of the rudder, turning the boats
prov in a straight course for home.
There's an overcoat Of Bob's I'M
der the seat. You'd better put 1t
on" Betty remarked, coldly.
Thank you" He pulled 1t out and
buttoned 1t over his soaked garments
without further comment
His companion gazed at him a mo-
ment In angry resentment, then her
glance fell and there was silence,
broken only by the creaking of the
mast and the splash Of waves against
the bow. After a long while. feeling
his eyes upon her, she looked up.
"Well?" she questioned
You deserve q good beating" he
said.
Perhaps you would like to admin
lister it?" she suggested.
Tom surveyed her for a long mo
ment. YES" he said finally, ~
should. However, l am going to do
something that will probably be Just
as good for you in the long run.
I'm going to marry you"
"Oh!"
The same "Ohi" that had greeted
his former announcement, but this
time with a difference. The laugh
ter was wanting, and there was g
suspicion of uncertainty in the tone
who is Bob?" he commanded
Bob is-oh, Bob is-my f1ance."
He looked at her steadily. his eyei
compelling.
"Oh. well. then" she submitted
somewhat petulantly. he's my
cousin. But" with ripple of laugh
/ ter. what would you have done II h'
had been-what l said?"
| The sail tapped wildly as the rud
der was recklessly abandoned.
And that means?". demanded Tom
her hands held firmly in his. Tel
! mel" he commanded.
"That-that he isr't. and-and tina
you are" she obeyed.
Let's both steer now" said Tom.