Rather wet, but I did not mind that.

I sail and fish a good deal, and water, fresh or salt, doesn't trouble me." This was an unlucky remark, for it led directly to the subject I was trying to avoid.
"So I should imagine," she answered.

"And that reminds me that I owe you another debt of thanks for helping me--helping us out of our difficulty in the boat.

I am obliged to you for that also.

Even though what you saved was NOT worth five dollars." I looked up at her quickly.