Max, I see, is waiting his chance to ask the same question," he added, with a fatherly smile directed to the boy; "you may go in too, of course, my son, if you will promise to hold on to the rope.

I cannot think that otherwise you would be safe in that boiling surf." "But I can swim, papa," said Max; "and won't you let me go with you out beyond the surf, where the water is more quiet ?" "Why yes, you shall," the captain replied, with a look of pleasure; "I did not know that you had learned to swim." "I don't want to go in," said timid little Grace, as if half fearful it might be required of her.

"Mamma is not going, and can't I stay with her, papa ?" "Certainly, daughter," was the kind reply.

"I suppose you feel afraid of those dashing waves, and I should never think of forcing you in among them against your will." Betty Johnson now announced her intention to join the bathers.

"It's the first chance I've ever had," she remarked, "and I shan't throw it away.