The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-08-02

GirlOVerbOard!
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BY KITTY CARSON

20 o.
Copyright. 1919. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate)
III spite Of DuVal'S devoted attention
throughout the first two days of his
yachting party, Cara was becoming de-
cidedIy bored. 1t was agreeable to be
admired by ones host, but to have an
other desirable man on board, COM
pletely obivious of her presence, was
more than she could stand.
On the third day out Cara turned
her attention to Sam Russell, who
scarcely noticed her since they had
left shore. The reason was very
pretty girl whose name was Peggy
Short She was not beautiful like
Cara, but she was little and dainty,
with fascinating dimpIes and ready
laugh
1t was a wonderful day in September
and the yacht was just gliding into
Gloucester harbor, Sam and Peggy
We're leaning against the rail, much alb
sorbed in their own conversation.
Cara passed Sam and Peggy unno-
ticed and walked on down the deck. A
few minutes later there was fright
ened cry, followed by splash in the
water below them.
Girl overheard - shouted some one.
Sam threw off his coat and shoes
and, before anyone else had seen what
had happened, he had dived over the
rail and swan after the girl who was
f1oundering about in the water. 1t was
Cara.
ooh, Sam, I'm so glad you've come, "
she sputtered, gripping him fiercely by
the neck. 81 can never, never thank
you for saving my life. How can l
ever repay you-my whole life would
be little enough for the risk you have
taken"
1T would not be little to me-" he
returned, CALAMITY, both beautiful arms
being clasped about his neck at the
time. ut will be lucky man who
gets your whole life think
"Then take it," she whispered as the
lifeboat from the yacht approached to
pick them up. As soon as they were
on board Cara leaned helplessIy on
Sans shoulder in a state of semi-con'
sciOuSnesS and neither spoke on the
return trip.
There was a wonderful moon that
night and Cara recovered sufficiently
to be a vision by its light.
81 shan't go down to dinner" she an
nounced from her comfortable chair
"Sam is bringing me glass Of wine
l still feel the shock Of my accident
"Her what?' whispered Peggy tC
Duvat.
Don't you really think it was?" he
asked her in return.
Neither do you" she laughed enig
matically.
IT guess Sam is alone in his delusior
Il only wish she'd tried it on me ?
said Duval.
When they had all gone down to din
ner but Duval and Cara, he turned tt
her sharply.
"What's got into your" he demand
ed, fiercely. you haven't spoken tt
me if you could help it all day ant
you're flirting like the devil will
SAM"
I'm not flirting, Dick-I may MARI,
him, but I'm not sure yet"
well, you're a pretty little actress
and wish you joy" snapped her irat
host as he turned and stamped of
down the deck.
Cara was furious, but at that yer.
moment she was more interested il
Duval than she had ever been before
Later she captured Sam, and togeth
err they watched the reflection of tn
moon on the water. When Peggy ant
Duyal passed them Cara did not ap
pear to notice them, but Sam was su
premely self-conscious.
"You are adorable, SAM" cooed hi
companion softly. Il never knew an
one could say such beautiful things"
Peggy giggled audibly, and Sar
heard the giggle. But when they wer
out of earshot she stopped laughin
and spoke to Duval abruptly.
"What does Cara think she's doing2
"Trying to make you and me jeal
GUS" he assured her. She'll com
home if we leave her alone, l suppose
but all the same it's darned unpleas
ant for me-"
"You might include me, too" OF
served Peggy cheerfulIy. I'D like t
do something"
"Why not?" suggested Duval, NOR
hopefully than before.
"Tm not clever enough to beat he
at her own game, and besides Sal
doesn't care anything about me or h
wouldn't act like this"
"He couldn't help himself kno,
Cara. But why don't you try her ow
dodge? Why not?' said the caterpi
lar. why not? Come on, Peggy, T.
dare you to do it."
"We1l, I've half mind to take you
dare, Cheer up now and pretend to b
deeply interested in me the next tim
we pass them"
"Oh, Dicky," she laughed as they al