“She didn’t,” Roy assured him. “Wanted to know if I thought she was a bag of potatoes when I suggested that Belle and Ethel carry her in. Or maybe I did say cart her in.”
“You probably did. From a youth you were given to the use of the correct expression in the incorrect place.”
Another period of silence. Then, from Teddy:
“Well, I’m glad of that.”
“Huh?”
“That she didn’t get hurt when she fell off. Just continuing the conversation. How’s your head feel now?”
“Is by me Ho Kay! Such is the resilience of youth that—”
“Applesauce! Snakes, it’s getting hotter by the minute! I’m nearly dry. And that reminds me—”
“Yes, I thought of that, too,” Roy said meaningly. “How’d you get wet watching me swim to shore?”
“Well, I waded in and helped you, then. That’ll pass.”