`` Jump for your life ! '' He dragged Ethel Lennox in as he spoke . Agnes sprang from one boat to the other like a cat , and Little Ev jumped just as a thunderous crash seemed to burst above them and air and sky were filled with blue flame . The danger was past , for the squall had few difficulties for Si and Snuffy . When they reached the shore , Agnes , who had quite recovered from her fright , tucked her dripping skirts about her and announced her determination to go straight home with Snuffy . `` I ca n't get any wetter than I am , '' she said cheerfully . `` I 'll send Pa down in the buggy for Miss Lennox . Light the fire in your shanty , Si , and let her get dry . I 'll be as quick as I can . '' Si picked Ethel up in his strong arms and carried her into the fish-house . He placed her on one of the low benches and hurriedly began to kindle a fire . Ethel sat up dazedly and pushed back the dripping masses of her bright hair . Young Si turned and looked down at her with a passionate light in his eyes . She put out her cold , wet hands wistfully . `` Oh , Miles ! '' she whispered . Outside , the wind shook the frail building and tore the shuddering sea to pieces . The rain poured down . It was already settling in for a night of storm . But , inside , Young Si 's fire was casting cheery flames over the rude room , and Young Si himself was kneeling by Ethel Lennox with his arm about her and her head on his broad shoulder .
There were happy tears XXXXX her eyes and her voice quivered as she said , `` Miles , can you forgive me ?
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