"The matter is that I am a wretched man," said Bonneville. "I relied too much on my knowledge of these localities, and--and--"
"We have lost our way?"
"I fear so."
"And I am sure of it. See, here is a branch I remember breaking when we passed here just now; we are turning in a circle. You see how I profit by your lessons, Bonneville," added Petit-Pierre, triumphantly.
"Ah!" said Bonneville; "I see what set me wrong."
"What was it?"
"When we left the water I landed on the side we had just left, and in my agitation at your accident, I did not notice the mistake."
"So that our plunge bath was absolutely useless!" cried Petit-Pierre, laughing heartily.
"Oh! for God's sake, Madame, don't laugh like that; your gayety cuts me to the heart."
"Well, it warms me."