7/15 I thought I would not throw the water over myself after all. I would go back into the boat and dress; and I turned to do so; and, as I turned, the silly branch gave way, and I and the towel went in together with a tremendous splash, and I was out mid-stream with a gallon of Thames water inside me before I knew what had happened. "I didn't think he'd have the pluck to do it. Did you ?" "Is it all right ?" sung out George. "You are duffers not to come in. |