"You see, I saw him take a header into the pool from that high rock over yonder, and he never came up again.

I thought he was drowned." The man at the fire smiled.
"The young villain gave you a fright, did he?
One of his usual tricks.
Well, as his father, and more or less responsible for him, I offer the most humble apology.

Have you had breakfast ?" "Yes.

But why did he do such a thing ?" "Ask him.

Here he comes." Out from the tent came the youth in shorts, the warm glow of his body showing through the filmy material.
"Hello!" he cried, backing toward the tent door.