Jim Nixon had to help me across the water when I went last night, and I don't suppose you're afraid of wetting your feet.

You are used to it at Ashness." "Yes," said Kit.

"My boots are stronger than yours." "Canny lad!" she answered, with a mocking laugh.

Kit felt embarrassed, for he thought he saw what she meant.

Janet Bell was something of a coquette.
"I heard people coming down the road not long since," she resumed.