“What?”
“It is quite safe for anybody to cross that valley.”
The captain looked astonished.
“I fail to comprehend,” he said.
“I will modify my statement,” said Frank, “and affirm that there are times when it is safe to cross the valley.”
“Ah, that is quite as surprising. What time or when is it safe?”
“At night.”
The captain cleared his throat and looked quizzically at Frank.
“Have you tried it?”
“No.”