We have no other means of conveyance.

Deduction--we must walk!" "Yes, only like most deductions, it doesn't get us anywhere.

We _can't_ walk." "Not to Coombe of course.

Merely to the nearest farm house." "There isn't any nearest farm house." "Then to the nearest common or garden house." "I thought we were going to be serious.

Really, there is no house within reasonable walking distance.