"So I dare not?" he replied, climbing up on the boat and seating himself at her side.
"No, you dare not."
"And if I touch you?"
"Try!"
"What would you do?"
"I'd give you such a box on the ear that you would fall into the water."
"Let's see you do it"
"Touch me if you dare!"
Throwing his arm around her waist, he pressed her to his breast.
"Here I am. Now box my ears."