“I ought to. I was brought up on water.”
“You don't know how this takes me back,” said Madge, dreamily. “I couldn't tell you how long it is since I have been out in the country like this.”
He pulled a few strokes before replying, “Didn't McGlory ever take you out?”
“I don't like to think about him now. Let's talk of something else.”
“I'm glad you don't like to. That's the only thing that bothers me.”
“What—Joe?”
“Yes.”
“Oh, he needn't bother you.”
“I can't help it. You see, you're—”
“His wife? Yes, so I am. But I'm—”