I ran down over the marsh and took Joe Simmon 's dory . If I had not got here in time -- '' She broke off shiveringly . Reeves stepped into the dory and took up the oars . `` The kelpy would have been sure of its victim then , '' he said , trying to speak lightly . `` It would have almost served me right for neglecting your warning . I was very careless . You must let me row back . I am afraid you have overtasked your strength trying to cheat the kelpy . '' Reeves rowed homeward in an absolute silence . Helen did not speak and he could not . When they reached the dory anchorage he helped her out . `` I think I 'll go out to the Point for a walk , '' he said . `` I want to steady my nerves . You must go right home and rest . Do n't be anxious -- I wo n't take any more chances with sea kelpies . '' Helen went away without a word , and Reeves walked slowly out to the Point . He was grieved beyond measure at the discovery he believed he had made . He had never dreamed of such a thing . He was not a vain man , and was utterly free from all tendency to flirtation . It had never occurred to him that the waking of the girl 's deep nature might be attended with disastrous consequences .
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