The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-24
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sri Or I STORY
Girl Overheard.
Nv REr1Y CARSON.

y ID yacht,ng party. Cara was be.
trminE decidedly bored. It was agree
he ID be admired by ones best, but
have another desirable man on
board completely obvious Of her pres
nee. was more than she could stand.
ON the third day out. Cara turned
her attention to Sam Russell, who
Elrcely noticed her since they had
left shore. The reason was q very
pretty girl whose name was Peggy
Shore. She was not beautiful like
Arn, but she was little and dainty,
With fascinating dimples and ready
laugh.
Sam was deeply interested, and al
though Cara did not mean actually to
interfere, she did not intend to be
IGNORED any longer.
twas awonderful day in September
and the yacht was just gliding into
Gloucester harbor. Sam and Peggy
4 were leaning against the rail, much alb
s0rbed 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.
ticed and walked on down the deck.
a few minutes later there WIS a
frightened cry, followed by splash
in the water below them.
Girl overbcard!' shouted some one.
Sam threw off his coat and shoes
and before any one else had seen
what had happened. he had dived
over the rail and swum after the girl
who was oundering about in the water.
water. Il was Cara.
"Oh, Sam, I'm soglad you've come"
she sputtered, gripping him fiercely
by the neck. u 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 taken!''
It would not be little to me" he
returned CALAMITY, both beautiful arms
being clasped about his neck at the
time. u will be lucky man who
gets your whole life,' think"
Then, take It," she whispered as
The lifeb0at from the yacht approached
to pick them up. AS soon as they
were on board Cara leaneS l1elplessly
on Sans shoulder in a state Of semi
ccnscioqsness and neither spoke on
! the return trip.
When they were once more on the
yacht she still olung to sam and MUIR
INJURED in an audable whisper:
II slan'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 a vision by its light.
II shan't go down to dinner" she
announced from her comfortable
chair. Sam is bringing me a glass Of
wine I still feel the shock Of my
accident"
'Her what?' whispered Peggy to
Duval.
aDon't you really think IT wasp he
asked her in return.
Neither do you'll" she laughed enig-
matically.
Il guess Sam Is alone in his delu.
sslon-1 only wish she'd tried It on
mel" said Duval.
When they had all gone down to
dinner but sDuval and Cara, he turned
TO her sharply.
Whats get into you?" he demand
led aercely. you haven't spoken to
me II you could help all day and
you're flirting like the devil with
Sam!"
I'm not flirting, Dick i may marry
him, but I'm not sure yet" IA
Well, you're a pretty little actress,
md I wish you joy!" snapped her
atate host as he turned and stamped
of down the deck.
Cara was furious, but at that very
moment she was more Interested in
unval that she had ever been before.
Later she captured Sam, and togetll-
u they watched the reflection Of the
moon on the water. When Peggy
aud Duval passed them Cara did not
appear 70 notice them, but Sam was
snpfemely self-conscious.
You ara so adorable, SAM" cooed
his companion softly. II never knew
my one could say such beautiful
things
Peggy g,gsled audlbly. and Sam
heard that giggle. But when they
we're out OF earshot she stopped
iensh hing and spoke to Duval abruptly.
What does Cara think she's do
ites.ss.s
wing TO make you and me jeal-
easI he assured her. She'll come
Nome sif we leave her alone, ! suppose,
nnt ~. the same it's darned unpleas-
mt for me-
You might include me tos' OH
we'd Peggy cheerfully. 'l'd like to
snmetnins."
Why sho.? suggested Duvai. more
Hopefully thar before.
I'm not c.ever enough 20 beat her
u her own came and besides, Sam
care anything aboi. me o.
he wouldn't act like this
ccpi,ln'! help himsel.-l ':now
ma Hnt why don't you try her
oR1sdpd ser WHY not?' sal. the cat.
efpillar.. Why rot?' Come one. Peggy.
u dare pau TO do It,"
Wall I've hnls mind to take your
.l1eer ur now and pra.and %
be deeply interested in MI the next
me- We pass ..i-,n."
oh. picky," she laughed as they
ppkcachel the silent couple, don't
Se spSutterly foolish!"