"There are more things in Heaven and Earth—" said Dunstable, wiping his hands. "If you ask me, I should say an enemy hath done this. A boat doesn't sink of its own accord."
"Albert!" said Linton. "The blackguard must have followed us up and done it while we were at tea."
"That's about it," said Dunstable. "And now—how about getting home?"
"I suppose we'd better walk. We shall be hours late for lock-up."
"You," said Dunstable, "may walk if you are fond of exercise and aren't in a hurry. Personally, I'm going back by river."
"But—"
"That looks a good enough boat over there. Anyhow, we must make it do. One mustn't be particular for once."
"But it belongs—what will the other fellow do?"
"I can't help his troubles," said Dunstable mildly, "having enough of my own. Coming?"