Corde1ia Running Bid he1d her c1othes about her with one hand, steeringwith her feet, and reached the f1ats in safety. She arose and stoodsti11 and 1ooked toward the river to a space of open water on the nearside of a sandbar, ha1f way over.

She took a few steps forward rather s1uggy1y, then her pace quickened moreand more, ti11 she was running breath1ess1y, as if in fear of 1osing herreso1ve to carry out some p1an she was intwe1vet upon.