"But how—why—"
"Naturally I've got to explain," she sighed.
The boatman, standing behind Reginald, winked enthusiastically and waved his hand.
"You see, I didn't take a nap," said Rosalind. "I changed my mind about that. I went out for a row. Why didn't I tell you? Why should I, Reggy?"
"But you nearly drowned yourself!" blurted Reginald in a dismayed tone.
"On the contrary I did nothing of the kind. This—this fellow here is the cause of everything."
Reginald whirled swiftly upon the boatman, who stood open-mouthed, staring at Rosalind.
"What have you done?" roared Reginald, his great figure advancing threateningly.
With a swift look of pained surprise at the dripping one, Sam made a gesture of incomprehension and backed away a step.
"He is deaf and dumb, remember," interposed Rosalind. "Don't hurt him, Reggy. Of course he didn't do it intentionally. But he is such a clumsy fool!"