“Let us go and see the boat at any rate.”
Herbert led the way through a meadow to a clump of trees, where a small rowboat floated upon the water.
“Does Leech often go out in it?”
“Two or three times a week.”
“It is just about large enough for two, though it would easily accommodate one more.”
“Yes.”
“If I thought your friend would not be round I should be tempted to try it for half an hour.”
“I think you might venture.”
“Jump in, then, and we'll push out.”
Herbert shook his head.