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24 SABINE HILDING
“Put ‘em on, you might want to see the bottom,” she encouraged.
“It’s too muddy,” he said.
Then, he was shocked to hear a rumbling voice apparently addressing him.
“You, boy! Don’t make me have to dive down after you! That water’s deep here.”
“I can swim,” he said softly, forced to look up and notice the big man’s rugged face
and scarred neck.
“He is a good swimmer, he’s on a swim team,” said his mother. Her voice was defensive.
She got in the water and moved closer in his direction.
In a friendlier tone she added, “Thank you for your concern.”