“Is that true, Joe?” said Mandy, moving slowly nearer him.
“Oh, shut up, Mandy! I'm all wet, that's all, and I'm going to bed.”
His voice was faint as though he were speaking with an effort.
“You go into the house,” he said to the girl. “I've got something to say to Cameron here.”
“You are quarreling.”
“Oh, give us a rest, Mandy, and get out! No, there's no quarreling, but I want to have a talk with Cameron about something. Go on, now!”
For a few moments she hesitated, looking from one to the other.
“It's all right, Mandy,” said Cameron quietly. “You needn't be afraid, there won't be any trouble.”
For a moment more she stood, then quietly turned away.
“Wait!” said Perkins to Cameron, and followed Mandy into the house. For some minutes Cameron stood waiting.