“Maybe he’ll help us!” she exclaimed.
Mrs. Williams and Miss Gordon had noticed the boat at the same moment.
“If we had a strong man to push, I think we might get out!” exclaimed Mrs. Williams. “Let’s call to him.”
“He’s a lifeguard,” laughed Sunny. “He ought to help us rescue a car!”
The Brownies shouted as loudly as they could and waved. Mr. Curry heard them, for he throttled down the engine and turned to gaze toward shore.
“Help us!” yelled Connie. “Our car’s stuck in the sand.”
“And the tide’s coming in fast!” screamed Jane. She cupped her hands to her mouth to make the words carry.
Now the Brownies were certain that the lifeguard understood their request. Even if he couldn’t hear, how could he fail to see that they were in trouble?
The lifeguard didn’t even wave his hand in friendly greeting. He stared toward shore for a minute, and then turned his head away. Speeding up the motor again, he cruised on past.
Miss Gordon and Mrs. Williams made no comment. But they looked at each other in a most peculiar way.