"And we couldn't have the boat now, I suppose," said Harry, glancing in the direction of camp.
"No, but it does not matter. We should only find a muddy, elephant path, full of holes."
"Sorry I was so stupid, doctor," said Harry.
The doctor turned to him sharply and nodded.
"Yes, you have me on the hip there, Hal. Take it as a warning to yourself not to be in too great a hurry to condemn other people."
Phra smiled.
"What are we going to do?" he said. "It's too soon to go back."
"Well, we can't walk on this floating green carpet," replied Harry.
"Could we get along by the river?"
"We could try," said the doctor.
"Or go up along the edge of the jungle. We ought to find something worth shooting there."