I didn't dress up, mind you.
That weren't my way.

But I'd go along in my jersey and invite her out for a bit of a cruise in the old boat.

They likes a cruise, Rufus.

You try it, my boy! You try it!" The rope lay in an orderly coil at his feet, and he straightened himself, rubbing his hands on his trousers.

His son remained quite motionless, his eyes still fixed as though he heard not.
Adam stood up beside him, shrewdly alert.