If I hadn't forgotten to lock the boat I should be back in bed by this time.

Oh dear! I wish I were.

However, I'm too large to tip myself over and get drowned, and I couldn't get hurt any other way; and there's nothing to be afraid of if I do have to stay here till morning, except sore throat, so there's no great harm done.

The worst of it is, that old Tom! Won't he laugh at me about the boat! I never expect to hear the end of it.

Then when they go to my room and find me gone, in the morning, they'll be frightened.