“I am not much used to it myself. I only rowed in it yesterday for the first time.”
“That's long enough to get the hang of it. There isn't much fun in rowing. I'd a good deal rather sail.”
“I like both. There's more exercise in rowing.”
“Don't you get exercise enough in hoeing potatoes?” asked James, with a sneer. “I shouldn't think laborers would need any extra exercise.”
“There's some advantage in varying your exercise. There isn't much fun in hoeing.”
“No, I should think not.”
“Are you going in?” asked Herbert, noticing that James was proceeding to fasten his boat.
“Yes, I've got tired of the water.”
Herbert was not to be alone, however, for just then Mr. Cameron appeared on the bank.
“I think I'll go out with you,” he said.