"Yes; it knocked a good many others down," laughed Max; "just hear how
they are screeching and screaming."

"But laughing, too," said Violet, "as if they find it fine sport."

"Who is that man sitting on that bench nearest the water, and looking
just ready to run and help if anybody needs it?" asked Grace.

"Oh, that's Captain Gorham," said Max. "and to run and help if he's
needed is exactly what he's there for. And I presume he always does it;
for they say no bather was ever drowned here."

Ten or fifteen minutes later a little dripping figure left the water,
and came running toward them.

"Why, it's Lulu," Gracie said, as it drew near, calling out to Max that
papa was ready for him.

Max was off like a shot in the direction of the water, and Lulu shouted
to her sister, "Oh Gracie, it's such fun! I wish you had gone, too."

Violet hastened to throw a waterproof cloak about Lulu's shoulders, and
bade her hurry to the house, rub hard with a coarse towel, and put on
dry clothing.

"I will go with you," she added, "if you wish."

"Oh no, thank you, Mamma Vi," Lulu answered, in a lively, happy tone. "I
can do it all quite well myself, and it must be fun for you to sit here