Then when we ca n't help seeing her , we 'll swim back as if anxious to retire . That will impress her , and she may call to thank the very polite young ladies who respect her wishes , ' proposed Josie , whose lively fancy was always planning dramatic situations . Just as they were going to slip from their rock , as if Fate relented at last , Miss Cameron was seen to beckon wildly as she stood waist-deep in the water , looking down . She called to her maid , who seemed searching along the beach for something , and not finding what she sought , waved a towel towards the girls as if summoning them to help her . ` Run , fly ! she wants us , she wants us ! ' cried Josie , tumbling into the water like a very energetic turtle , and swimming away in her best style towards this long desired haven of joy . Bess followed more slowly , and both came panting and smiling up to Miss Cameron , who never lifted her eyes , but said in that wonderful voice of hers : ` I 've dropped a bracelet . I see it , but ca n't get it . Will the little boy find me a long stick ? I 'll keep my eye on it , so the water shall not wash it away . ' ` I 'll dive for it with pleasure ; but I 'm not a boy , ' answered Josie , laughing as she shook the curly head which at a distance had deceived the lady . ' I beg your pardon . Dive away , child ; the sand is covering it fast . I value it very much . Never forgot to take it off before . ' ` I 'll get it ! ' and down went Josie , to come up with a handful of pebbles , but no bracelet . ` It 's gone ; never mind -- my fault , ' said Miss Cameron , disappointed , but amused at the girl 's dismay as she shook the water out of her eyes and gasped bravely : ` No , it is n't . I 'll have it , if I stay down all night ! '
and with one long breath XXXXX dived again , leaving nothing but a pair of agitated feet to be seen .
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