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rocks had made of just the right temperature. 

 Warm salt-water baths must therefore be 

 added to the comforts of The Snuggery. 



Generally as the shore at that time was 

 not much frequented the bather enjoyed 

 her bath in solitude ; but occasionally a stray 

 wanderer would to his consternation discover 

 a figure lying passively in the rocky pool, 

 and be uncertain whether it was his duty to 

 rush to the rescue. 



One thing more I learned on this rocky 

 shore it is possible to be too near the sea 

 for comfort. It is so big, so overpowering, so 

 irresistible, that it is depressing. It is better 

 to be where one can walk a little way to 

 enjoy it every day, but not have it thrust 

 upon one in all its oppressiveness every hour 

 of day and night. Especially is this true 

 where, as at The Snuggery, it comes full 

 force against the "stern and rock-bound 

 coast " of Maine. 



An imperative call from below brought 

 the rest and peace of The Snuggery to a 

 sudden end near the last of August. 



