The air space is constantly replenished from the water, which contains air, and this enables us to breathe as freely as you do upon the earth." "But we have fins," said Trot, looking at the fin that stood upright on Cap'n Bill's back.
"Yes.

They allow us to guide ourselves as we swim, and so are very useful," replied the Queen.
"They make us more finished," said Cap'n Bill with a chuckle.

Then, suddenly becoming grave, he added, "How about my rheumatics, ma'am?
Ain't I likely to get stiffened up with all this dampness ?" "No indeed," Aquareine answered.

"There is no such thing as rheumatism in all our dominions.

I promise no evil result shall follow this visit to us, so please be as happy and contented as possible.".