Why Did Douglas Go To Lake Wentworth In New Hampshire How Did He Make His Terror Flee

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Douglas went to Lake Wentworth in New Hampshire to test whether he still had any fear of water. He was not sure whether all the terror had left even after his vigorous swimming practice. Hence, he wanted to try out his swimming skills at Lake Wentworth.

Douglas dived into the lake and only after swimming across the shore and back did he feel certain his terror of water had fled.

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