CHAPTER IV.

"There is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must
be saved."--_Acts_ 4: 12.


It was down on the beach Max had been telling his story; the evening was
beautiful, warm enough to make the breeze from the sea extremely
enjoyable, and the whole family party were gathered there, some sitting
upon the benches or camp-chairs, others on rugs and shawls spread upon
the sand.

Max seemed to have finished what he had to say about the day's exploits,
and Gracie rose and went to her father's side.

He drew her to his knee with a slight caress. "What has my little girl
been doing all day?"

"Playing in the sand most of the time, papa. I'm so glad those horrid
sharks didn't get a chance to bite you or anybody to-day. Such big,
dreadful-looking creatures Maxie says they were."

"Not half so large as some I have seen in other parts of the world."

"Oh, papa, will you tell us about them? Shall I call Max and Lulu to
hear it?"