However (and the girl's lips set firmly) she was determined to take her
own gait--to stand upon her own opinion--to refuse to be swerved from
her chosen course by any consideration. Lawford Tapp was in a
financial situation to spend his time in the improvement of his body
and mind without regard to money considerations. Louise foresaw that
they were going to have a delightful time together along the shore
here, until daddy-prof came home in the fall. And then----
She saw no such cloud upon the horizon as Lawford saw. Louise
acknowledged the existence of nothing--not even Aunt Euphemia's
opposition--which could abate the happiness she believed within her
grasp.
She admitted that her interest in Lawford had risen far above the mark
of mere friendly feeling. When she had seen him sinking the day
before, and in peril of his life, she knew beyond peradventure that his
well-being and safety meant more to her than anything else in the world.
Now she was only anxious to have him learn that she instead of Betty
had leaped into the sea after him.
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