Bulldogs almost always have something the matter with their feet, and it always comes on when least required.

They are not the right breed for emergencies.
There was nothing for it but to take it in turns to carry her.

She is very stout, and you have no idea how heavy she is.

A half-hearted unadventurous person name no names, but Oswald, Alice, Noel, H.O., (Dicky, Daisy, and Denny will understand me) said, why not go straight home and come another day without Martha?
But the rest agreed with Oswald when he said it was only a mile, and perhaps we might get a lift home with the poor invalid.

Martha was very grateful to us for our kindness.