“But–but she can swim better than I.”
“Swim! No one will have to swim!” said Cora, not turning around. “I wonder what’s the matter with that man?” and she pointed to one in a dory, who seemed to be signalling for help.
Then there came a further burst of the storm, and the rain came down harder than ever.
CHAPTER XXI
THE WRECK
“There must certainly be something the matter with that man!” exclaimed Cora. She had fairly to shout to be heard above the noise of the wind and rain.
“Well, we daren’t stop to see what it is,” said Belle. “Oh, do go faster, Cora! Get in quiet water! I am getting seasick!”
“Don’t you dare!” cried Bess. “Think of–lemons!”
“I’m going to see what is the matter,” declared Cora. “He’s waving to us!”
“What about the boys?” asked Eline.