“Bobby was wading, and he was trying to be obedient. He got out too far, and I reminded him of his promise to his mother. And he said he was going to keep his promise. And just while he was talking to me a big roller came on him—you see, his back was turned—and that roller knocked him down and pulled him out, and when I looked—”
Here Peggy fell to weeping again.
“What, dear? Tell me quick.”
“He was gone.”
“And were there none around to go to his help?”
“We were alone.”
“And did you call for help?”
“No, mother. I just ran away.”
“And you said nothing, dearest?”
“No. I was afraid they would think I was a murderer.”