I'd like to see one of you go in first!"
Betty made a dash for the water. "Wouldn't it be nice," she flung back
at him over her shoulder, "if all wishes could be granted so easily.
Come on, girls--we'll show them a thing or two," and she waded in till
the water was above her waist, then plunged in over her head.
Mollie followed close upon her heels and it was a moment before the boys
realized what had happened, and could rouse themselves to action.
"Come on, fellows!" Allen shouted. "We can't let two girls get the best
of us like that."
Mrs. Irving, who was at home in the water, entered and swam out boldly.
"Are you going to stay there?" Frank shouted to Amy and Grace, who stood
uncertainly on the bank, undecided whether to advance or retreat. "Come
on in--the water's fine."
Thus encouraged, the two girls threw caution to the winds, and waded in
till the warm water was up to their shoulders.
"Oh, it is wonderful!" cried Amy. "Look how far we are behind. Let's see
if we can't catch up with them." And they started off with a will after
their deserting comrades.
It was not long before the powerful strokes of the boys brought them up
beside Mollie and Betty who were swimming easily.
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