Grace looked at her in wonder.
"What is the trouble, Dora ?" "Nothing." "Did Dan Baxter try to--to--" "He wants to be--be friends!" sobbed Dora.

"He held my hand so I couldn't get away.

Oh, how I despise him!" "Just wait till Dick comes back; he'll make Baxter mind his own business." "Oh, don't tell him, Grace." "But I shall, Dora.

Baxter has got to keep his distance.

I hate him myself, and so does Nellie." "I wish he and Mr.Lesher had kept their distance." "Do you think they will really come here--I mean all of the sailors ?" "More than likely." The girls continued their work, and for the time being Dan Baxter kept his distance.