You were in no danger; you would have been safe enough even if I had not happened along.

Please don't say anything more about it." "Very well.

But I am very glad you happened along, nevertheless.

You seem to have the faculty of happening along just at the right time." This sounded like a reference to the episode in the bay, and I did not care to discuss that.
"You--I believe your father said you were not ill after your experience," I observed hastily.
"Not in the least, thank you.

And you ?" "Oh, I was all right.