New Britain herald., 1927-04-02


 1 the middle western states and the wealthiest in its field of white fish, ] bass and trout Particularly was i it noted for it's numerous small islands. These dotted it's length ! and breadth at intervals Of few miles.
 Lets not go out very far, Don" clear above the noisy put-put Of the motor boat Don and she on a sudden impulse had decided for lake ride
 Don was laughing, arrogant, a play-boy for the moment. He rrinned broadly and the launch "Diana." a gift from Roger Brooks 70 his daughter, shot forward at a speed that was breath-taking.
 "What-ho." he cried gaily to the girl. this is tn fife, life on tn bounding wave" What's that about three mon sitting on q dead mans chest-three cheers an bottle O 2"
 "P!ease, Don. Please dcn't--not so fast" she pleaded. her gray eyes shining with excitement.
 The spray was whipping against their faces. Tn a spirit of fun Don steercd in small circles. making ,he boat careen dangerously.
 ."You can't swim, you know. you big monkey!" the girl reminded him ana started to add something abou. "fools who rock boats, but changed her remark 10 one less ap- propriate.
 well. you can. But don't worry. Tin, lakes smooth" rotorted bon with the brave assurance Of small boy on a raft as he began slowing down the crafts speed. was just a-teasing you, m dear and he patted her clcnched hands With the same comradincss he be- slowed on Teddy Farrell. Dlana didn't know why it was but the action irritated her in q small way.
 "INs more fun with less speed she answered and added quickly: "Th' afternoon is young yet and th' lake is so beautiful. See over thcre---" pointing toward the east - you can't tell where tn water ends ani th' sky begins"
 "As for that. briny sa'lor-boy would call f q bad omen." re- turned Don oracularly. Tn other words. it's for no good."
 Those clouds do look formida- hle.' agreed Diana. scanning black ,uft riding lcsurcly across the sultry northeastern sky.
 shall we go ashore for q .oW minutes?" asked Don. as they skirtcd one of the tiny islands.
 You're sure there isn't going 10 be a storm? 2" questioned the girl 3nyiously.
 "Oh. I don. think so; that cloudm pass over, no doubt opined the optimistic Don with easy com placency.
 All right, then, let's - only, were pretty far out. you know and l don't want dad to worry. Judge Wharton and his wife are coming for dinner tonight and l must be home by six in time to change my dress"
 "Oh. seven o'clock will be time enough" said Don airi!y. You don't have 10 change, anyhow. That rag you got on is Q knockout"
 "W'hy, Donald K"ene.' domurrod the girl her pretty lips taking on just hint of pout. this dress is a mess already You're certain ly real bachelor" she added. ap- praising him with a judicial eye. You don't even pay attention 10 what is proper for 8 special cc- casion."
 "Oh, I don't know about that"
 He was scratching his car, eye ing with boyish curiosity. his companions garb. l. was tan in color--he knew that. But he couldn't have classified the ma terial for any reward.
 Anyhow, it looks like class 10 me-" he declared. assuming the air of connoisseur.
 Well, let's tic up and snoop around a bit" proposed the girl with sudden decision. Maybe we can find some pop. I'm kinda thirsty. aren't you?"
 "Eh, huh.' grunted Don with blissful agrecableness and gal lantly assisted her from the launch.
 Their "snoopins around bit" revealed the fact that the island save for themselves. was unin- hahitod that afternoon, at least.
 There was one small building, a shaCk-liko structure. but it was tightly locked. On the sand close