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The Tidal Wave and Other Stories by Ethel M. (Ethel May) Dell
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day when we went punting and we got upset. How brave you were! I've
never forgotten it. It was the beginning of everything."

"It sounds as if it were nearer being the end," remarked Molly, who
systematically avoided all sentiment. "I don't believe myself that any
man can be actually heroic and yet not betray it somehow."

"You're wrong," said Bertie.

"I don't think so," said Molly. She could be quite as obstinate as most
women, and this was a point upon which she was very decided.

"I'll prove it," said Bertie, with quiet determination. "There's a chap
coming with the crowd of sportsmen to-morrow who is the bravest and, I
think, the best fellow I ever met. I shan't tell you who he is. I'll
leave you to find out--if you can. But I don't believe you will."

"I am quite sure I can tell the difference between a looker-on, a mere
loafer, and a man who does," said Molly, with absolute confidence.

"Bet you you don't!" murmured Bertie Richmond, smiling at the ceiling.
"I know the woman's theory so jolly well."

Molly smiled also.

"I'll take your bet, whatever it is, Bertie," she said.

Bertie shook his head.

"No, I don't bet on a dead cert," he said comfortably. "I'll even tell
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