The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03

pect a cow to read a railro Kay sat very still. Bob DakinP That legendary figure was c reality, after aiil His shoulders bowed over tho oars for . moment; and then he lot the oars trail And fumhlod between his feet.
 "Dut I'm neglooting duties of . hest," he said eheorfuily. He turned half around to Kay with something in his hands. "We'Fe proyisioned for 0 long cruise, Kay" he said AHniAbiy. "You needn't hold back, This will loosen your tongue"
 Ne pressed c paper cup into her fingers. Something spilled on her hand. She tried to demur; but he said sterniy:
 Not Q word out of you, hussyl Disobedienee and I'll maroon you on tho nearest mud fiAt with the crabs. Toss 1t of, Kayi Sol"
 The hour had about it on unreali. ty. Tn this small boat among tho larger craft ct anchor oil around they were remote from tho world. Cissie In the stern had not stirred ct ell; only once or twice she Eiur- mured sleeplly against Bobs shoui- der.
 ai know you, Kay" said Bob. "You live with denevievo. That biz mutt calls you JeH. You don't look ilko JeR to me. I can't sec any lnustache, and you're certainly not bald; but you're no bigger than Q pint Of cidor." He chuckled. And that reminds me-" he exclaimed. "Izave, a pint Of cidorl" He filled |.hanI alimS again., {, ~, asMe ssws.. asr
 eWiii you take mo ashores" Kay asked, There wasn't anyone free, on the Griffin" k
 "prink that and I'll take you anywhere you want to go," no promised. Trough to have to walk home from Q yachting party. Need water wings on both feet. But have no fear now, Jeff You're in good hands, Behold in mo . man Of honor, upright and inflexible. Trust your Uncle DobI"
 T want to 90 back to Boston," said Kay In an uncertain voice. She was uaSuro, forlorn."
 "cheek, Bob fetorted. "We'ro on our way"
 And he swung the boat and bee gan to row more vigorously. Bud in the stern made no protest. Kay thought he might Do asleep. Once Cissie reused and wished to 90 swimming. But Bud digsuaded her. They passed along the flank Of c big schooner, and in the dim radiance of tho riding lights Kay sew that Cissie's hair was wet and streaming, her gown soaked. She shut her eyes, shut out the sight, Then they rubbed along . landing stage, and Bob checked the dinghy, held it steady with ono hand, hisa- self stepped ashore. He extended his hand to Kay; and she stumbled up beside him. Bob thrust ct tho dinghy's gunwhale with his foot and 1t careened uncertainty away from the landing stage. Kay pro- tested:
 "oh, you've lot tho boat go with- out you!"
 why Jefs, this isn't Boston," Bob reminded her. You want to 90 to Boston? Very well, my child. Bog- ton 1t shall be. ! never do things by halves. Start nothing I can't fin- ish. Dasnsei in distress saved by c man of honor. I know whats ex. pected of me-"
 But your friends" Kay urged. And the race tomorrow ." Never explain" said Bob in an oracular tone. Your enemies won't believe 1t, and. your friends don't need it. I'll deposit you at your own door, Jeff, and be back here in time for the starting gum" And he hooked his hand through her arm. This way" he urged. Kay would remember climbing swaying steps, walking gingerly along the stringpiece of the wharf Later, they came somehow to where a car was parked; road ster with the top down. The rain had wet the seat, but Bob forgot this and SO did Kay until 1t was too late for a remedy. She protest ed once:
 "Are you all right to drive? You shouldn't leave your friends 50. l can get Q train."
 'A6an of honor" he insisted. The starter blurred, the gears meshed with a clash. the clutch engaged with a krench and they were away. Kay, alert for danger, watched for e while til she made sure that he was not too drunk to keep the road. Then insensibly she began to relax. and her eyes closed.
 "eIeepy?" he asked.
 sTerribly tired" she confessed.
 He chuckled gently. "Close those weary eyes, The told her. Put your head here on my shoulder. So ..." IT
 some time later, she walked with Q sense of catastrophe: found her- self thrown forward and almost on her knees. She scrambled back into the seat in dismay, and stared | ahead Tn fhm mInFa of th0 IlGlkg