Then they stop along the river to go bathing.

I've been twice.

You see, I have to sneak away, or lie to mother and say I've gone to Gail's or somewhere." "Bathing, at night ?" queried Lane, curiously.
"Sure thing.

It's spiffy, in the dark." "Of course you took your bathing suits ?" "Hot dog! That would be telling." Lane dropped his head and studied the dust at his feet.

His heart beat thick and heavy.