"Who did, then?"
"It was my brother, Jack," Bob told her.
"And where is he?" she demanded eagerly.
"I think he's asleep just now. You see, he was about all in when we pulled them out, and, while he's sure to be all right, I made him go to sleep about an hour ago."
"You're sure he's all right?" she asked eagerly.
"Yes, mam."
"And I can see him as soon as he wakes up?"
"Certainly, but—er——"
"But what?"
"Why, Jack's a bit bashful, and——"