Too late, undoubtedly; and he was a mere boy, with all the interests of life just unfolding for him.
Their adventure had now been noticed by some of the bathers, who crowded forward to meet the boat as it grounded on the beach.

Uncle John, always keeping an eye on his beloved nieces, had noted every detail of the rescue and as a dozen strong men pulled the boat across the sands, beyond the reach of the surf, the Merrick automobile rolled up beside it.
"Now, then!" cried the little man energetically, and with the assistance of his chauffeur he lifted the lifeless form into the car.
"The hospital ?" said Patsy, nodding approval.
"Yes," he answered.

"No; you girls can't come in your wet bathing suits.
I'll do all that can be done." Even as he spoke the machine whirled away, and looking after it Maud said, shaking her head mildly: "I fear he's right.

Little can be done for the poor fellow now." "Oh, lots can be done," returned Patsy; "but perhaps it won't bring him back to life.

Anyhow, it's right to make every attempt, as promptly as possible, and certainly Uncle John didn't waste any time." Beth and Florence now joined them and Louise came running up to ask eager questions.
"Who was it, Patsy ?" "We don't know.