“Interesting? I should rather think so!” exclaimed Lida.
“Victor Sergejevitsch, suppose you go in? You’re one of the brave ones.”
“Why?” asked Sarudine, somewhat perplexed.
“I’ll go!” exclaimed Yourii, blushing to think that the others would accuse him of showing off.
“It’s a wonderful place!” said Ivanoff by way of encouragement.
“Aren’t you going too?” asked Novikoff.
“No, I’d rather stop here!”
At this they all laughed.
The boat drew near the bank and a wave of cold air from the cavern passed over their heads.
“For heaven’s sake, Yourii, don’t do such a silly thing!” said Lialia, trying to dissuade her brother. “It really is silly of you!”