But the old hard eyes stared straight into her young indignant ones and showed no softening.

Next moment old Prue had pushed the girl aside and disappeared in the darkness of the wooded path.
"Quick!" The doctor's tone was crisp and steady.

"The canoe is our chance.

Jump in, while I hold it--in the bow, anywhere!" "But the paddle! She has taken the paddle!" Even as she objected she obeyed.

The frail craft rocked as she slid into it, careful only not to overbalance; next moment it rocked more dangerously and then settled evenly into the water under the doctor's added weight.
"Sit tight!" Carefully he leaned over her, steadying the canoe with one hand on the float.