Josh did so.

“Bah! Nobody could hear that.”

Josh shouted once more.

“Shout again,” said Will.

“No, you have a try. I shall be hoarse.”

“All right then.—Mr Manners—ahoy!”

“He won’t hear the Mister,” said Josh, scornfully.

“No, of course not,” said Will. “Manners—ahoy!”

“Ahoy!” came in a faint whisper.

“It’s an echo,” said Josh.