I have patients out that way." At supper and during the evening Madge and her exploit were the themes of conversation.

Some tried to give Graydon a part of the credit, but he laughed so contemptuously at the idea that he was let alone.

Henry Muir did not say much, but looked a great deal, and with Graydon listened attentively as his wife explained how it was that Madge had proved equal to the emergency.
"Why don't more people follow her example ?" said the practical man, "and learn how to do something definite?
As she explains the rescue, there was nothing remarkable in it.

If she could swim and dive in the ocean for sport, she would not be much afraid to do the same in that so-called lake, to save life.

As to her action on shore, the knowledge she used is given in books and manuals.