Mavis again assented.
"A bit obvious, though."
"What do you mean by that?"
"Eh! Oh, well, you always know what his opinions are going to be on any given subject."
"I think he's delightful."
"So do I," assented Perigal, to add, as a qualifying afterthought, "A bit tiring to live with."
"I'm sorry, but I can't speak from experience," retorted Mavis, who disliked Perigal to criticise her friend.
They had now reached the spot where the punt was moored. It was a frail craft; the bows seemed disposed to let in water.
"Is it goodbye?" asked Perigal.
"Of course," replied Mavis irresolutely.