It needed all my pluck; but the curious thing is that it's now turning out better than I hoped." Agatha pondered and then looked up.

"It would be an advantage to have somebody I could trust to look after the packers and canoes; but the journey must be made at my cost.

I couldn't let another undertake my duty." "Then I may come?
It's a promise ?" "Yes," said Agatha quietly; "when I am ready I will let you know.

Now, however, we must get back to the hotel." Thirlwell dipped the paddle, the canoe lurched, and her bow rose at his next vigorous stroke.

The ripples she threw off widened into a fan-shaped wake that trailed away and was lost in a glitter of moonlight.