El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-25

furiously.
| Il Il tell you,'' he said, that she
! has got the smartest bathing gown of
any woman on the beach, and her
names Angela"
Several faces were turned in his di-
rection, each one inquiringly eloquent
in its own peculiar style.
How do you known asked Capt
Forrest, an old sea dog of 70 odd, sum-
mers-
All ears were strained to catch the
reply.
abr said the '-Youngster," with a
knowing wink, I've had exceptional
opportunities for finding out. I tell you
it's a bit chOice-crimson silk, fits like
a glove and has black buttons in pro-
| fusion"
''Hmr' exclaimed old Tommy" Penn
I bertOn with a chuckle, sounds rather
| fetching. Must have a look at it my
self"
The ''Youngster' became rash. Don't
you wish you might, my boy" he said
Why, Angel Chats what 1 call herr, is
a pattern OF prudery- Never goes out
side the bathing place. A squirt
through the telescope is all you'll get.
Take my word for itP'
But Tommy Pemberton would not
be crushed-particularly by the
Il don't believe a word you've said.
Swank, that's ALL" And at this every
one laughed.
But the "Youngster" rose to the &C.
casiOn-
Very WELL he said. "TT have a bet
with you. III lay you a FLYER that I'll
not only get q closer look at the bath
ing gown; I'll bring you a button. Then
perhaps you'll keep your sneers to
yourself"
There was a chorus of Voices.
Take II on, said one, Its a sport
ing offer. Take it onr'
Make 1t a tenner if you like" in
sisted the "Youngster" with increasing
swank. Never lose an opportunity of
making an honest penny when you
can"
Right" said Pemberton decisively.
It's tenner, but we must have a
Certainly said the 'eYoungster."
within a week" and he smiled with
the utmost satisfaction, as he REGARDED
himself in the glass of the smoking
room of the Yacht club at Mendleton.
Angela was bathing. She plunged.
rose, swan, trOd water, splashed and
kicked like a veritable sea nymph
II was rough, for a smart southeast
er was coming up. and the rest of the
women bathers bobbed timidly up and
down at the end of their lines; but An
gela rose up on the comb of a wave
like South Sea Islander. and laughed
aloud with pure joy as she shook the
drops from her eyes and drew in a full
breath
At the end of the pier a man was
bathing. She could see his. dark head
at times above the crests of the waves
She wondered what he could possibly
be doing. He seemed to be splashing in
a most unusual way.
Suddenly wild cry rang over the !
water.
Help Help! Crampi"
One glance was enough. With swift, I
str .T,-
ing water. Something splendid seemed /
10 rise up within her, and she an \
SWered to the call like a high mettled [
horse to the touch of a whip
She was nearing the pier and bore
inwards lest the strong current should I
sweep her against the piles
She was getting nearer. ''AII right"
she cried. Pm cOming!'
She was by his side. Here. rest on Z,
my shoulder" she said, and PlI make
for the steps"
But all he did was to clutch franti-
,ally at her gown He seemed to have
lost his senses.
Don't do thatr she cried imperious-
", or you'll drown US both"
But as he tuSged and pulled without }
mercy, for the shadow of a second her |
hand met his, when with the utmost
ieXter1ty she claSped her own over il.
she got him to the steps more easily |
,han she expected. and he pulled him
self up gasping for breath, and loo
she stood beside him. the water drip
ping from her crimson gown and run
ming IN little streams over her splendid |
shoulders and round white arms.
You're not hurt, I hope" she safG,
quite forgetful of self.
NO. no." he stammered awkwardly,
1t was only a cramp. I don't know
low to thank you enough. Il
"Oh, that's all right" she replied
lightly Don't think about it, Here's
he pier man coming. Ask him for
iome brandy It's the best thing for
you just now"
SO saying, she plunged gracefully
again into the sea. he rnOble head look
ing smaller and smaller as she neared !
he sac
He smiled, a satisfied complaisant
imile. Il knew that would fetch her"
lie said I've won my bet, and on the ,
asst day, too. Cad, how superb she !
OOked."
tie locked down ara slowly Enclosed !
lis hand exposing to view-a tiny peb-
,lel
lie muttered a savage oath. He was !
lone With an angry frOwn he looked
nee more towards the shore. But An
sela had disappeared
Now, 1 wonder how much she !
new! he said slowly