I would not dare leave you to search; another dip like that must be the very last.

Here, let me hold you up; can you see the raft ?" "Yes; I'm sure it is just below; why I could almost touch it." "Can you jump to it from the rail?
It is either that, or the water.

Are you afraid to try ?" "Afraid--no.

Hold me; yes; that way, but--but what are you going to do ?" "Follow, of course; but I shall take to the water.

There are no oars here.