The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-11-13
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BY KITTY CARSON

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In spite of Duvals devoted attention
throughout the first two days OF MS
yachting party, Cara was becoming de-
cidedly bored. 1t was agreeable TO be
admired by ones host, but to have an
other desirable man on board, com
pletely oblivious of her presence, was
more than she could stand.
On the third day out Cara turned
her attention to Sam Russell, VINO
scarcely noticed her since they had
left shore. The reason was a very
pretty girl whose name was Peggy
Short. She was not beautiful like
Cara, but she was little and dainty
with fascinating dimples and a ready
laugh.
Sam was deeply interested and al
though Cara did not mean actually 10
interfere, she did not intend to be ig-
nored .any longer
1t was wonderful day in September
and the yacht was just gliding into
Gloucester harbor Sam and Peggy
were leaning against the rail, much alb
sorbed in their own conversation. The
Witherspoons, who were chaperoning
the party, were playing bridge with
Duval and George Eaton, who had only
left the card table to eat since they
had left Mount Desert.
Cara passed Sam and Peggy unno-
Inttrr, Tho dock
few minutes later there was a 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 dlyed over the
rail and swan after the girl who was
laundering about in the water. It 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
ever repay you-my whole life would
be little enough for the risk you have
takenw
ut would not be little to me" he
returned, CALAMITY, both beautiful arms
being clasped about his neck at the
time. 1T will be a 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 helplessly on
Sans shoulder In a state of semi-con-
sciousness and neither spoke on the
return trip.
When they were once more on the
yacht she still chung to Sam and MUIR
INJURED in an audible whisper:
81 shan't forget this, Sam, dear
And without another word she STUN
bled to her stateroom and left the
rather blank-looking hero staring after
her. Peggy shivered slightly and went
in search of wrap.
There was a wonderful moon that
night and Cara recovered sufficiently
to be vision by its light.
81 shan't go down TO dinner" she an
nounced from her comfortable chair.
"Sam is bringing me a glass of vine
/ still feel the shock Of my accident
"IIer what?' whispered Peggy to
Duval.
Don't you really think 1t wasp he
asked her in return.
Neither do your she laughed eng
maIcally.
~ guess Sam is alone in his delGsion
i only wish she'd tried 1t on me|
said Duyal.
When they had all gone down TO din
ner but Duyal and Cara, he turned to
her sharply.
"What's got into your he demand
ed iercely. you haven't spoken to
me If you could help it all day and
you're flirting like the devil with
SAINT"
I'm not flirting Dick may marry
him, but I'm not sure yet"
"Wel, you're a pretty little actress,
and wish you joy 20 snapped her irate
host MS he turned and stamped off
down the deck.
Cara was furious, but at that very
moment she was more interested in
Duyal than she had ever been before
Later she captured Sam, anu togeth-
er they watched the reflection of the
moon ON the water. When Peggy and
Duyal passed them Cara did not ap-
pear TO notice them, but Sam was su.
premely self-conscous.
you are adorable SAM" cooed his
companion softly. Il never knew any
one could say such beautiful things"
Peggy giggled audibly and Sam
heard the gIggle. But when they were
out of earshot she stopped laughing
and spoke TO Duval abruptly.
"What does Cara think she's dOlngY'
Trying to make you and me jeal-
GUS" he assured her. She'll come
home If we leave her alone, ! suppose,
but MI the same It's darned unpleas-
ant for me-"
"You might include me, too" OBJ
served Peggy cheerfully. I'D like to
do something"
why not" suggested Duval, more
hopefully than before.
I'm not clever enough TO beat her
NJ her own game, and besides Sam
doesn't care anything about me or he
wouldn't act like this"