The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-10-23
THE DOLPtlINS
By CLARA c. HOLMES.

"Oh MIR. IampUell STE
Janet Ashmont, rising in her seat III
the motorbOat.
Those monsters are called black
fish," he replied. "There Is Dig.
school and some of them are ~ leel
long. I'm going ashore.
"Please. don't go-the fishermen
aren't minding," demonstrated the
fearless young woman.
But the creatures are chasing US,
Janet. See one just leaped right out
| of the water. Suppose one jumps at
| us!"
Campbell put on speed and soon
reached the boat moorings, some DIS
lance from the rock-bound shore-
Janet sat silent; she was disappolhl-
ed. for she had been enjoying her
boat ride.
Frank stopped and gazed up ana
around the sky. A black cloudoank
lowered on the eastern horizon.
Frank knotted the ropes securely ana
then adjusted a canvas covering. he
was very methodical.
"My boat is dancing where tied
her myself before I vas Ill; haven't
cover, either" calculated janet
spitefuly.
"That is only matter CT 1udg-
ment." Frank responded, assisting the
girl into his rowboat. He was gentle
but not loverlike; but she was cross
with him.
On the shore. delaying to push OF
his dory, Atwell Reynolds awaited
them.
Engine trouble, Campbell" he asked.
mo black fish," frankly admitted
Frank.
"Oh. ho!" scoffed Atwell. "Do'phins
avoid motorboats."
"They are strange creatures to me,
so took no chances" retorted Frank.
"SIiss Ashmont," smiled the suave
REYNOLDS may I ask you to accom-
pany mel The dolphins are sportful,
and like to race at safe distance
"TH go with you; the water Is
rough"
Frank sauntered toward an old fish
erman repairing traps. He began to
chat. but he was jealousy watching
the couple rowing away. e.
Since she had met Reynolds. three
weeks before at this Cape Cod re-
sort. Miss Ashmont had encouraged
the new friends advances. and had
seemed annoyed because Frank was
so unyielding.
$50 we're afeerd of black f1shY
asked the old lobsterman, quizzically
\ II did not want to chance the lady'f
safety" explained Frank.
"Ye're safe in m0torbOat; then
fish amt got no use for propellers.'
The old man was true weather
prophet. Suddenly the wind turned
northeast and rain fell. Frank hur
ried out and refastened Janet's mo
torboat. Atwell landed his passenger
but she was frightened and drenched
All day the storm ragged. and al
night. Several inbound boats cam
ashore. Atwell's launch was dashe'
to pieces upon the rocks. Mud-blacl
waves rolled in, and, curling, spen
their fury in seething. angry foam
Among the on-lookers upon the BAN
Janet stood worrying about her boat
At length, when the wind abateC
two hardy fishermen launched 70"
boat.
.The fishermen will look after thei
property, and wisely leave us to
likewise" sagely suggested Fran
Campbell "Come, Reynolds" he COZ
tinued deliberately, 'you are the bes
boatman and swimmer here; 1t is
to you to assist me in saving on
IA friends sinking boats"
N "All the boats in this bay aren
worth two human lives" refused Re.
nolds.
10 Then a q. S. marine volunteers
IS. to accompany Frank.
at With hearts beating anxiously, tt
Of peopIe gathering saw the young me
es battling with the breakers. The
watched them struggle from craft
craft and bail each one light. The
cheered when the brave bOatme
drenched and chilled, reached Il
shore.
The next day Frank Campbell mat
business trip to town. He was
deeply engrossed in business affai
for a week, indeed, that Janet hes
tated to approach him. At last 81
met him alone in grove path.
manner was formal, but she slipp'
her arm into his.
81 told father about the dolphins
she ventured, land he admires yo
discretion. I got scolding for
ing out with Mr.. Reynolds"
"Pm sorry, Janet, you were scolde
dare say l bored you enough wi
my logic"
"Your LOGGER she repeated.
Eyes: In this l am disciple
y Cotton: Deliberate with caution b
4 act with decision"
After pause she resumed, sweet
1.-THE girl you choose fer your WI
will be honored"
"A For the moment he lost his hea
a his arm frightened around her as
~ asked tensely:
"Do you sincerely think so, Janet