I ought to feel very grateful, but somehow I just feel rotten." "Can one be grateful and feel rotten at the same time ?" said Paula, making talk.
"Behold me," replied Barry.

"I know I am grateful, but I do feel rotten.
I don't think I have even thanked you for risking your life for me," he added, turning toward her.
"Risking my life?
Nonsense! I paddled 'round in the canoe for a bit, till two strong men came to tow me in, and would have, if I had allowed them.

Thank the boys, who got you in time." She shuddered as she spoke.
"I do thank them, and I do feel grateful to them," said Barry.

"It was rather a near thing.

You see, I let him grip me.