When they returned Cameron made some criticisms Upon their rowing. They started out again but Herbert profited better by the instructions he had received and the young collegian said so when they returned.
James was far from liking this and when Cameron asked him if he would try another row he answered: “No, I am tired of it.”
“If you get tired so soon, I am afraid you will have to strengthen your arms by gymnastic exercises.”
“Oh, I am not tired. I don't feel like rowing.”
“Then suppose we walk back to the village. Does your way lie with ours?”
“Nearly all the way,” said James.
He enjoyed the idea of walking with the collegian, but it was rather a drawback that Herbert was to share that pleasure with him. Still he could not very well suggest that Herbert should leave them.
“Have you seen my father's house?” asked James.
“Perhaps, without knowing whose it was.”
“You couldn't help knowing it. It is the best in the village,” said James, pompously.